Research Technician Iii

**CancerCare Manitoba** is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a **world free of cancer** drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

**Competition # 062-25-761160545**

**Posting End Date**: March 13, 2025

**City**:Winnipeg

**Work Location**:825 Sherbrook St.

**Department**:Research Institute

**Union**: Non-Union

**Hiring Status**:Casual

**Anticipated Start Date**:April 07, 2025

**FTE**:0.0

**Anticipated Shift**:Days

**Daily Hours Worked**:7.5

**Annual Base Hours**:1950

**Salary**:$22.73/$23.74 /$24.74 /$25.75 /$26.82 /$27.97 /$29.09 /$30.26 /$31.47 /$32.72

**Job Summary**:
General supervision is provided by a scientist, postgraduate researcher, or more senior technician. Positions at this level provide skilled technical services or assistance. This includes performance of a wide variety of research tasks, including chart reviews.

Incumbents operate and maintain moderately complex equipment or operate specialized equipment in carrying out work related to the research being conducted.

Technical training, guidance and orientation of employees at the same or lower levels is a responsibility of this position. This also includes training of undergraduate and graduate students.

Incumbents are expected to perform any duties performed by Research Technician 1s and 2s as required to support the activities of the unit.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Level of Formal Education & Experience_
- Masters degree in a related discipline.
- or
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area, with a minimum of 3 years of directly-related experience.
- or
- High school completion with job-related options with a minimum of 7 years of directly-related experience.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Skills and Abilities_
- Experience with job-related software such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, and statistical/analytical programs.
- Ability to adapt techniques, to plan and carry out experiments and procedures under general direction and to keep within budget and schedule guidelines.
- Ability to master new and difficult techniques through further education or training.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to train staff and students in techniques used in the workplace.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to oversee the work of others.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials, animal/human ethics protocols and regulations.
- Physical _Requirements_
- Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.
- Other_
- Some positions require incumbent to possess philosophy compatible with animal-based research.
- Ability to complete relevant courses and/or obtain relevant certifications (e.g., WHIMIS, Animal User Training, human/animal ethics)
- Must have satisfactory employment record
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
- Preferred:_
- _Experience working with group facilitation and _organization._
- Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.