Coordinator, Research Strategy

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference

Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary
Working closely with and reporting to the Strategic Advisor/Manager of the Research Strategy Office (RSO) within the Division of Research Services, the incumbent will oversee the planning of institutional initiatives and coordinate activities that support The Institute's 2030 Vision. The incumbent acts as the administrative point of contact for the Research Strategy Office.

General Duties

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of institution-wide initiatives within the RSO's mandate,
• Promote initiatives and events, develop marketing material,
• Coordinate events on behalf of the RSO,
• Schedule meetings on behalf of Research Priority Leaders, and their respective advisory committees, prepare and circulate agendas, take and disseminate minutes,
• Send professional emails to internal and external stakeholders,
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to acquire drafts of documents needed for institutional reports, and provide graphic support to documents as needed,
• Develop and circulate institutional surveys,
• Primary intake person for the RSO in-box, responsible for monitoring and redirecting requests as necessary,
• Participate in team meetings and support other administrative activities as needed.

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Education / Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study: Administration or other related discipline.

Work Experience: Requires 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a health science related institution, experience working closely with researchers an asset.

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills both in French and English,
• Excellent organizational skills,
• Excellent ability to work as a team member,
• Excellent ability to work and perform under tight deadlines,
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms), Doodle polls, Canva (or related software), and preferably Adobe and Acrobat Pro,
• Experience coordinating patient and/or community engagement initiatives is an asset.

Additional information

Status
: Full-time.

Pay Scale
: Commensurate with education & work experience. $45, $67,958.80.

Work Shift
: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. 35hrs/week, overtime may be required during peak periods.

Work Site
: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie. If other, please specify: Hybrid (on site and telework).

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Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more

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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact,