Research Operations Administrator

Research Operations Administrator

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Research Operations Administrator provides guidance and support to the departmental project teams, contractors, and stakeholders. This role is responsible for monitoring and reporting on project and research core fund budgets and ensuring projects meet milestones. The Administrator supervises and directs assigned research staff and oversees the daily operational activities of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and monitoring of research projects and research core funded budgets within the context of granting agency guidelines, operational demands, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate and consult with Principal Investigators to analyze situations and project future needs and develop business plans to source future funds and maximize research capabilities within available resources.
• Monitor research cost centre expenditures and highlight reports for PI's on fiscal performance as it relates to resource utilization and expenditure patterns.
• Identify issues and problem solve to facilitate productive relationships with collaborators, funding agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Direct and supervise assigned research staff, establishing responsibilities, reviewing workload, and adjusting schedules to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Represent the department on the BC Cancer Research Administrators Committee and provide input and recommendations on human resource, financial, and grant process issues as they pertain to Research Operations.
• Work closely with the Office of Research Administration (ORA) to provide consistency and enhancement of processes and initiatives within the research environment.
• Provide leadership in consultation with the Technology Development Office in the appropriate handling of research sub-awards, contracts, and agreements related to consortium agreement, technology transfer, intellectual property, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ensure BC Cancer and PHSA policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of the department.
• Oversee assigned research core budget, authorize requisitions, and approve payments for items such as office supplies, services, maintenance contracts of equipment, and honorariums in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a recognized business or sciences program plus a minimum of three (3) years' recent, related experience in a research environment and experience in project management.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required.
• Demonstrate success in broad business skills including project management, development of business, strategic, financial, marketing, and forecasting plans and human resources operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of research operations in a unionized setting, including a thorough knowledge of labour relations and the application of Collective Agreements.
• Ability to supervise and/or provide leadership in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and team building.
• Demonstrate oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish objectives in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to prioritize workload to successfully meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of and experience working in a research environment, including managing the pre and post grant application process.
• Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and database software applications.
• 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.).

About PHSA

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.

What We Offer

• 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 our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

About BC Cancer

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.