Research Projects Coordinator, Terry Fox Lab

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada BC Cancer Full time

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Leader or designate and working within the context of a research culture and in accordance with established policies and procedures, vision and values of PHSA, the Research Projects Coordinator works in collaboration with senior scientists and Principal Investigators (PI's) to manage various projects and grants with a PHSA Research Centre or Entity. The Research Projects Coordinator assists in establishing budgets and milestones for various projects and grants and develops strategies to monitor the progress of projects to ensure project objectives and milestones are met. The Research Projects Coordinator also reviews and evaluates project management methods and makes recommendations to improve efficiency. This position utilizes analytical thinking and strong project management skills to accurately evaluate the project as it relates to the Centre or Entity and multiple stakeholders and to coordinate effective implementation of solutions among departments. The Research Projects Coordinator supervises students and orients staff to project management processes and procedures as required.

What you'll do

Contribute to the development of budgets for research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Leader or designate; monitors expenditures for assigned projects, grants and core activities to ensure that funds are spent as planned and within budget and that project objectives are achieved. Provides updated budget summary/milestone information and prepares written progress reports with the Leader or designate for projects, grants and collaborations.
Provide direction and advice throughout the project lifespan at all levels of the Centre/Entity and on multiple projects and programs; participates in initiatives in project management research, methodology, design, planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring.
Identify, problem solve, and work to remove barriers to successful project completion, with emphasis on resolving issues and facilitating collaborative relationships on assigned projects across departments, collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders. Identifies interdependencies between various groups and projects within the Centre/Entity and facilitates communication among task groups.
Evaluates whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the department heads and leaders and identifies discrepancies for the attention of the Leader or designate. Recommends strategies and develops plans in collaboration with project leaders to resolve project efficiency issues where required.
Provide work direction to study clerks and other study staff, students, trainees and staff as required. Provide feedback on performance and orients new staff within assigned projects.

What you bring

**Qualifications**:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Diploma in a relevant area such as business administration or finance from a recognized college.
Minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience in project management and/or a research development management role and/or certification as a Project Management Professional.

**You have**:
Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, developing and managing project strategies, evaluation and monitoring, project management principles, and multiple project interaction and integration.
Ability to manage multiple resource intense projects within a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Communication skills both verbal and written.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and independently.
Exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as o



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