Programs Officer
1 week ago
With a bold, future-looking mandate, the Canada Foundation for Innovation equips researchers to be global leaders in _
- their field and to respond to emerging challenges. Our investments in state-of-the-art tools, instruments and facilities _
- underpin both curiosity
- and mission-driven research that cuts across disciplines and bridges all sectors. The research _
- infrastructure we fund mobilizes knowledge, spurs innovation and commercialization, and empowers the talented minds _
- of a new generation. _
**Job opportunity**
**PROGRAMS OFFICER**
**Multiple opportunities**
**Position summary**
As a member of the programs team, the Programs Officer reports to Senior Programs Officers
and assists in the design, development and implementation of the CFI’s funding programs and
policies and supports the delivery of the merit-review process.
**Key activities**:
- Responds to information requests from CFI-eligible institutions (universities, colleges,
research institutes and hospitals) and funding partners, including explaining the CFI
mandate, programs and policies.
- Participates in competition design and continuous improvement to the proposal review
process.
- Plans, organizes and supports the delivery of the proposal review process, including
recruiting external reviewers.
- Contributes to developing competition documents, including guidelines, communications
and review materials.
- Conducts administrative review of proposals.
- Summarizes expert committee discussion and assists in writing related reports.
- Follows the progress of CFI projects by negotiating timelines and reviewing budgets and
amendment requests and formulating recommendations to the Senior Programs Officers.
- Reviews, analyzes and recommends actions relating to institutional queries throughout the
complete lifecycle of CFI projects.
- Keeps track of and documents interactions with institutions using the corporate case
management system.
- Participates in other special projects, as required.
**Abilities**:
- Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a dynamic team
- Ability to work under pressure with a high volume of work for limited time periods
- Ability to adapt to, and manage, changing priorities and workloads, and willing to take on
more responsibilities as needed
- Ability to read and understand technical and scientific proposals as well as an
understanding of the infrastructure used in performing scientific research
Programs Officer
- Ability to work with databases, electronic communications, spreadsheets and text
processing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
**Skills and knowledge**:
- Good understanding of the Canada’s research community and scientific research process
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including good judgment, discretion and professionalism
- Strong time management and organizational skills**
**Requirements**:
- Excellent communications skills and oral and written proficiency in both official languages
are mandatory for this role
- University degree preferred; relevant experience may also be considered.
- Previous relevant experience in grants administration is an asset
**Total Compensation**:
Salary range for this position starts at $85,500 per year. The CFI offers a competitive
compensation package that includes employee benefits and participation in the Sun Life Financial
pension plan, four weeks of paid vacation leave as well as personal days and access to the
Wellness Fund that covers health and wellbeing items for you and your family
**This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of two days**
**per week at the CFI offices.
You are encouraged to confirm your interest as soon as possible. Please send your CV and a covering letter
to:
Eric Desjardins
Manager, Human Resources
Canada Foundation for Innovation
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1100
Ottawa ON K1P 6L5
**The results of this competition may be used to staff similar temporary or permanent positions for a period of**
**twelve months following the completion of the staffing process.**
The Canada Foundation for Innovation supports official languages principles and respects Ontario’s Accessible
Customer Service Policy. We attempt to accommodate individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights
Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please let us know in advance if you require an
accommodation to participate in the hiring process.
The CFI is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. In all our activities, we recognize that a breadth
of perspectives, skills and experiences contributes to excellence in research.
Visit Innovation.ca and our Careers page for more information about the CFI.
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