Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Project Manager, CIHR Based at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) Project Manager will be responsible for providing leadership on implementing IMHA Strategic Research priorities, under the supervision of the IMHA Scientific Director and Assistant Directors as part of the IMHA Team. The IMHA Project Manager must have scientific training, highly developed analytical skills, outstanding communication and computer skills, and have the ability to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Here's What You Get To Do Research and Strategic Support

• Contribute to research facilitation activities that support the research communities under the IMHA mandate, align with the CIHR-IMHA strategic plan, and promote patient engagement, knowledge mobilization and open science
• Support the Scientific Director and Assistant Directors in writing concept papers, briefing notes and business cases to support the implementation of strategic research priorities and the development of funding opportunities
• Liaise with stakeholders to develop partnerships that support strategic research priorities
• Support the Assistant Directors in conducting relevance reviews of funding opportunity submissions and validation of funding data to assess alignment with IMHA mandate as needed
• Use various data sources, data collection methods and funding analytics to analyze and report on relevant indicators that help CIHR-IMHA demonstrate advances in achievement of its mandate (i.e., evaluating the impact of IMHA-related research)
• Support all operations of IMHA including Institute Advisory Board meetings, as required, under the supervision of the IMHA Scientific Director and Assistant Directors
• Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to develop summary reports in support of institute initiatives
• Contribute to the IMHA monthly newsletter by writing short articles
• Participate in relevance reviews and CIHR committees, as required
• Preparing peer reviewed manuscripts to report on meetings and workshops, as required
• Remain current on IMHA-related research
• Compile tables, charts, graphs and summarized statistics for integration in research papers or reports
• Arrange meetings and preparing meeting materials, as required
• Develop briefing notes and slide decks, as required

Project Management and Engagement

• Develop reports, analyses, briefings, and presentations, to ensure effective strategic development, planning and implementation of projects/initiatives and appropriate representation of CIHR-IMHA
• Manage and update Institute records including, but not limited to funding data, asset maps, stakeholder lists
• Participate in weekly operational meetings and contribute to the development of key initiatives the Institute leads or partners
• Assist with the creation of value-added resources for research communities, such as learning modules, blogs, and reports
• Perform other related duties as required

Essential Requirements Here's What You'll Need:

• A Master's level degree in science (MSc) relevant to IMHA as a minimum, PhD preferred, with a minimum of two year of relevant experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing reports, literature reviews, and presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in academic administration or a research funding organization
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse partners, including researchers, health professionals, and community organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an advanced level.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with R or Python is an asset
• Fluency in both official languages (English and French) is an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

Here's What You'll Love Impact

• The opportunity to contribute to advancing research in IMHA's mandate areas across Canada and to be part of a collaborative team that supports research communities and promotes innovation in health research.

Benefits

• Eligible for employee benefits coverage, including health and dental benefits (details provided upon offer).
• Access to staff wellness programs and a supportive work environment.
• A workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Employment Type: Full-time, 2-year contract (renewable), based in Toronto

with occasional travel within Canada to attend workshops, meetings, and conferences.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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