Project Co-Ordinator

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Union: Non-Union
Department: The Institute for Education Research (TIER)
Reports to: Director
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $69,560 - $86,951 per annum: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 30, 2024

Position Summary

We are looking for someone who can provide support to the Project Manager for the Collaborative Advocacy for Partnered Education (CAPE) Program at TIER, which is an online suite of offerings to advocate for diversely inclusive and equitable health care environments, through evidence-informed education. The candidate would also be required to provide support for special research grants and projects for TIER researchers.

Duties

• Coordinate meetings, committees, training sessions and events related to the CAPE program.
• Provide project management support to the CAPE Project Manager
• Facilitate interactions between CAPE program members and Research Solutions & Services teams and other UHN Research departments
• Research grants support to researchers for special grants and projects at pre and post application stages
• Maintain and update websites
• Engage with internal and external departments/ health organizations/ community health organizations, to foster partnerships and collaborations, as required
• Maintain and update grant opportunities database
• Develop research bulletins and newsletters for circulation among the TIER community

• At minimum, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required 
• At minimum,5+ years of relevant experience required
• Experience in research, healthcare or education sectors required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications, videoconferencing tools e.g. Zoom, Teams etc 
• Ability to work effectively and demonstrate composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing deadlines
• Excellent skills in recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Digital and social media skills would be an asset – Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn etc

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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.