Project Coordinator I

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: UHN Biospecimen Services
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Work Model: On-site
Grade: N0:04
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $56,882 - $71,097 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 year, renewal contingent on funding and performance)
Closing Date: December 13, 2024

Position Summary
As an essential member of the Uro-Oncology research team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Project Coordinator I will organize and track the progress of a research project focusing on health equity and aimed at understanding the genetic predisposition of prostate cancer. The role will include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, community partners such as The Walnut Foundation, and health experts. Principal responsibilities include tracking project milestones, contacting patients, coordinating study activities, and assisting in the development of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Duties:

• Assist in monitoring and tracking projects progress including documentation, preparing meeting minutes, and coordinating with scientific associate, PIs and research manager.
• Understand and document research objectives, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met including maintenance of project management tools (e.g., charters, schedules).
• Assist our community partner, The Walnut Foundation with project related tasks, organizing events, and other assigned activities.
• Coordinate research activities, including data collection, patient contact, specimen tracking, and community outreach.
• Monitor the progress and quality of work associated with project outcomes for the purpose of managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Perform administrative and reporting duties including preparing progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including grant funders.
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

• At minimum, completion of a 3 year community college program in Project Manager, Business Administration or recognized equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, Social Science, Public Health, or recognized relevant field, preferred.
• At minimum over 2 years up to and including 3 years practical and related experience and/or 1 year on-the-job training required.
• Demonstrated success in project coordination experience, much of this preferably in a health science or public health setting.
• Project Management course or PMP certificate, preferred.
• Knowledge of health equity research and public health including community health initiatives is an asset.
• Experience working in hospital or public sector.
• Ability to communicate openly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.