Coordinator Research Planning Operations

Union: NonUnion 
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Manager Supportive Care Research
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N0:04
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $29.17  $36.46 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Fulltime
Closing Date: Friday January 10th or until filled

Position Summary
This position is within the Research program of the Department of Supportive Care (DSC) at University Health Network (UHN) a large academic research institution. The Research program crosses all three divisions of the department: Psychosocial Oncology Palliative Care and Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship. 

Under the supervision of the Manager of the Supportive Care Research program the successful candidate will play a key role in the overall administration and daytoday operations of the Research program including supporting our team of investigators researchers administrators and management.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detailoriented highly selfmotivated committed and hardworking individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who enjoys the challenge of working within a multidisciplinary research environment. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working in a virtual capacity and inperson.

Duties

• Implementing overseeing and streamlining Research program communications through various channels including social media a website reports and presentations.
• Overseeing and streamlining Research program administrative processes such as onboarding/offboarding staff students and trainees etc.
• Populating a program knowledge repository for researchers.
• Gathering and tracking key research output performance metrics from stakeholders maintaining databases with relevant data and reporting to management as needed.
• Organizing and administering Research program and department meetings such as program team meetings working groups and an annual retreat.
• Acting as a delegate for the Research Manager on institutional committees representing the needs of DSC researchers.
• Playing a key role in advancing the Research strategic initiatives outlined in departments strategy implementation plan.
• Supporting collaborative research initiatives between DSC and other UHN departments as well as other research institutes provincially nationally and internationally.
• Acting as a key point of contact for investigators and researchers in the program addressing concerns as they arise and escalating to the Manager as needed.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the worlds first Supportive Care clinical trials program.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a 3 year community college program in a health or sciencerelated discipline is required.
• A Bachelors degree in a health or sciencerelated discipline is strongly preferred.
• At minimum over 3 years up to and including 4 years work experience in office administration and/or clinical research is required.
• SOCRA ACRP or equivalent certification would be an asset. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) is required. 
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail to meet project timelines.
• Good judgment and ability to problem solve and know when to escalate. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High motivation with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant research guidelines and processes would be considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skill attention to detail takes initiative and works well in a team.
• Possesses strong interpersonal communication multitasking and problemsolving skills.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract