Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Applied Research, the Director, Resiliency and Child Advocacy Research directs and manages Red Deer Polytechnic’s applied research activities regarding Resiliency and Child Advocacy, in partnership with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC). This position supports the institution’s Strategic Plan and the province’s mandate for post-secondary education as identified in Alberta 2030: Building Skills of Jobs.

Combining strong technical knowledge in research, child advocacy and social work, social sciences and data analysis with superior networking skills, this role connects external stakeholders, the CACAC and partners within the CACAC with faculty, students, and other researchers to advance holistic trauma treatment and prevention for children and youth.
This position will support the strategic outcomes of the CACAC and is responsible for developing a strategic research plan, developing a research team and securing funding to support research activities.

Red Deer Polytechnic is proud to partner with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) to house the new Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence on our main campus. This collaborative approach creates an innovation ecosystem that supports youth and families in our province, while also providing meaningful opportunities for RDP’s students, faculty and staff. The common vision to enrich our communities requires an integrated approach that includes applied research, education, and training in child advocacy. This approach will foster a safe place where children and families in the region can receive support.

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Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.
*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and Conditions of Employment and related RDP policies.

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will be on October 2, 2023.