Tremplin Program Coordinator

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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

The Tremplin Consortium supports the career and professional development (CPD) and career preparedness of biomedical graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows across affiliated research centres through training, networking, and experiential learning opportunities. Reporting to the Tremplin Manager and the Principal Investigator, the Coordinator will contribute to the coordination, facilitation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Tremplin activities in Knowledge Translation/Mobilization, Research Management and Faculty Track, Networking, and central consortium programming. Approximately half of the role will be dedicated to supporting the development of a new Business of Science initiative focused on research valorization and commercialization, including the coordination of a multi-stakeholder committee and the production of reusable e-learning resources. The Coordinator will work closely with trainees, researchers, speakers, research centres, incubators, and other partners to support high-quality program delivery and strengthen the integration of Tremplin activities across participating research environments.

Department / Research Program: CHAL - Cardiovascular Health across the Lifespan

General Duties

• Coordination and Operational Support
• Provide operational and activity coordination support to Tremplin pillar leads for the delivery of CPD activities in Knowledge Translation/Mobilization, Research Management and Faculty Track, the Tremplin Ambassador Program, networking, and other consortium-wide initiatives.
• Execute activity-related administrative requirements, including catering, invoices, purchase requests, and on-site event support.
• Identify operational challenges, emerging needs, and potential solutions, and provide recommendations to the Tremplin Manager.
• Maintain effective working relationships with trainees, researchers, speakers, research centres, and institutional and external partners.
• Business of Science / Research Valorization and Commercialization Initiative
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a new Business of Science training initiative for biomedical graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows, under the direction of Tremplin Consortium leadership.
• Support the establishment and ongoing coordination of a multi-stakeholder program committee, including identifying potential members, coordinating participation, organizing meetings, documenting decisions, and tracking deliverables.
• Research and identify potential subject-matter experts, organizations, research centres, incubators, and other relevant contributors and partners, and provide recommendations to the Tremplin Manager.
• Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and participation of experts contributing to the development of the program.
• Coordinate the production of reusable e-learning resources, including organizing and recording expert interviews and panel discussions and coordinating with internal or outsourced technical resources for production.
• Maintain organized project documentation and content-development workflows to support the timely production, review, and implementation of learning resources.
• Support the integration of the resulting training activities and resources within participating research environments.

Standards of performance

• Demonstrates strong project management skills, ensuring activities, timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups are effectively coordinated and completed.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail, maintaining accurate and well-organized project documentation.
• Works autonomously, demonstrates initiative, and manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Demonstrates creativity and adaptability in supporting program implementation and the development of sustainable training