Contracts Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

Working directly with the Contracts Officers and under the general supervision of the Manager, Research Contracts, the Contracts Assistant will:

- Develop relationships with and triage questions from both external and internal partners.
- Manage signature process for all agreements (using DocuSign system).
- Manage administrative requirements for the Contracts Office, including booking meetings.
- Help identify issues with, and barriers to the efficiency of the internal contracting process and work with other Contracts Officers and the Managing Director on strategies for improvement.

**Basic Requirements**:

- A minimum of a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working either (1) as an administrative assistant, (2) in a clinical research setting, (3) as a paralegal, or (4) another relevant field.
- Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong reading comprehension
- Familiarity with contract language used in legal documents.
- Service-oriented focus.
- A strategic thinker and team player.
- Tech-savvy and adaptable to new technologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop good working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrates diplomacy, discretion, and good judgment.
- Background and/or interest in the field of health research.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in clinical or basic research.
- Experience as a paralegal or similar

**Contract Details**
This is a full-time, two-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Annual salary: Min: $56,727 - Max: $66,813

**Comments to Applicant**
Please send a complete CV with description of experience to:
**Contact Info**:
Name: Jennifer Cox
Title: Manager, Research Contracts
Program: Administration
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 725 Parkdale Avenue Ottawa ON K1Y 4E9
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)._
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._



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