Research Projects Coordinator 2, Terry Fox Lab - BC Cancer - Vancouver

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RESEARCH PROJECTS COORDINATOR 2, TERRY FOX LAB

BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
Reporting to the Leader or designate and working within the context of a research culture and in accordance with established policies and procedures, vision and values of PHSA, the Research Projects Coordinator 2 works in collaboration with senior scientists and Principal Investigators (PI’s) to manage various projects and grants within a PHSA Research Centre or Entity. The Research Projects Coordinator 2 assists in establishing budgets and milestones for various projects and grants and develops strategies to monitor the progress of projects to ensure project objectives and milestones are met. The Research Projects Coordinator 2 also reviews and evaluates project management methods and makes recommendations to improve efficiency. This position utilizes analytical thinking and strong project management skills to accurately evaluate the project as it relates to the Centre or Entity and multiple stakeholders and to coordinate effective implementation of solutions among departments. The Research Projects Coordinator 2 supervises students and orients staff to project management processes and procedures as required.

WHAT WE DO

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• Contribute to the development of large-scale budgets and develop smaller budgets for research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Leader or designate; monitor expenditures for assigned projects, grants and core activities and respond to variances to ensure that funds are spent as planned and within budget and that project objectives are achieved. Provide updated budget summary/milestone information and prepares written progress reports with the Leader or designate for projects, grants and collaborations.
• Coordinate and assemble grant application packages with and on behalf of principal investigators. Establishe procedures to ensure that objectives for assigned projects, grants and core activities are met. Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of project risks. Liaise with external partners and collaborators on project objectives and scientific issues and refers strategic issues to the Leader as required. Research project management methodologies, tools and techniques for application in assigned projects.
• Provide direction and advice throughout the project lifespan at all levels of the Centre/Entity and on multiple projects and programs; participate in initiatives in project management research, methodology, design, planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring.
• Identify, problem solve, and work to remove barriers to successful project completion, with emphasis on resolving issues and facilitating collaborative relationships on assigned projects across departments, collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders. Identify interdependencies between various groups and projects within the Centre/Entity and facilitates communication among task groups.
• Evaluate whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the department heads and leaders and identify discrepancies for the attention of the Leader or designate. Recommend strategies and develop plans in collaboration with project leaders to resolve project efficiency issues where required.