Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

Research Officer

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$37–$46 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 39 hours per week

Job summary

Coordinate research operations plans and prepare external and foundation grant applications, including budgeting, contract reviews, monitoring, and reporting. Support research development and collaborations, and help ensure funded projects are initiated, monitored, completed to specification, and closed on time.

Job details

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of leading the way in cancer control drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development. Competition # 360-26-767179222 Posting End Date: October 23,2026 City: Winnipeg Work Location: McCharles Department: Research Support Office Union: Non-Union Hiring Status: Term Reason for Term: Other Leave Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP - Indefinite FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $36.951, $38.319, $39.692, $41.185, $42.896, $44.558, $46.295. Job Summary: This position includes a full range of grant support duties (including identifying external grants, budgeting, monitoring, contract reviews, and reporting), project coordination, literature reviews, analysis of research programs, and preparation of materials for the dissemination of knowledge to varied audiences. The Research Officer is responsible for coordinating with researchers to develop research operations plans, external grant applications, and CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (CCMF) grant applications (operating and infrastructure). The Research Officer will support the Manager Research Development and Industry Relations to oversee and monitor research development to facilitate research and collaborations across the research enterprise. The officer will be resourceful and independent, and work within the framework of an integrated research program and team-oriented environment. Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines will be necessary. The Research Officer is an integral member of the Research Support Office, working closely with the research management team to ensure all research projects are aligned with CCMB cancer and blood disorders research priorities. Once a research project is approved and funded, the Research Officer will ensure these projects are well positioned to be successfully initiated, and assist with monitoring project progression where needed, to ensure projects are completed to specification, and closed in a timely manner. Qualifications: Required: Level of Formal Education & Experience Post Secondary degree in a health or science-related discipline from an accredited educational institution. Post Graduate (Master’s) degree preferred. 5 years of experience working in a research/medical laboratory or other research environment 5 years of experience working collaboratively within a team environment with proven success of building collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, preferably in a research, laboratory, or clinical environment 2 years of experience working in clinical trials projects/units. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Skills and Abilities Attention to detail and have strong analytical skills Understand the research process, strong research and numeric skills, an interest in policy process and research contracts, and a determination to explore issues thoroughly Ability to work independently and within multiple teams An understanding of necessary legal and regulatory documents related to research Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare various documents/reports and deliver presentations Strong organizational skills and project management skills Excellent risk mitigation and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to think critically and formulate recommendations to senior leadership Asset: Doctorate level degree in a health- or science-related discipline Experience developing and managing research projects in a healthcare facility Physical Requirements Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and able to lift and carry items Interruptions to respond to questions are common; incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration Other Must have satisfactory employment record Must be legally able to work in Canada Ability to speak French is an asset. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number. This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in a health- or science-related discipline is required, with a master's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The role requires five years of research-environment experience and collaborative team experience, two years working on clinical trial projects or units, and strong analytical, communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.