Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, research and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. We are the only hospital in Ontario that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-of-life. We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care and palliative care and pediatrics.
Research is a fundamental part of what we do at HHS. In partnership with McMaster University we have a decades-long track records of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s top 40 Research Hospitals.
HHS Research & Innovation includes centralized teams that provide the infrastructure, expertise and services required to support a strong and responsible research enterprise, including Research Compliance & Support Services (RCSS), Research Contracts & Grants, Commercialization, and Research Ethics.
Research Compliance & Support Services (RCSS) provides centralized institutional support and oversight to enable the responsible, compliant and efficient conduct of research across HHS. RCSS works collaboratively with investigators, research teams and institutional partners to help navigate regulatory, institutional and operational requirements throughout the research lifecycle.
Supporting the Director of Research Compliance and Support Services, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end project management of various initiatives across the portfolio, including administrative, operational, financial, data/database, implementation, and project deliverables. The Project Coordinator supports projects of varying scope and complexity, from day-to-day operational and administrative activities to larger strategic, process improvement, and implementation initiatives.
The position will support the Director in coordinating priorities, monitoring deliverables, tracking financial and project activities, preparing documentation and reports, and advancing emerging initiatives across the portfolio.
Undergraduate Degree in business, or project management, with a focus in healthcare or life sciences
Understanding of research operations within hospital and academic environments.
Strong knowledge and experience in research and clinical research within a healthcare environment.
Prior experience and/or training in project management
Ability to build and retain good relationships
Proficiency with MS suite of products
Experience in a healthcare environment preferred
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance.
If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
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