About OICR

OICR is Ontario's cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Job Details

Position: Project Coordinator

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN)

Reports To: Manager, Operations

Salary: Commensurate with level of experience

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Temporary (until March 31, 2025)

Position Summary

The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN, the “Network”) is seeking a Project Coordinator on a contract basis to coordinate assigned project activities, including their effective, timely and cost-effective delivery in support of overall 3CTN business goals.

3CTN is a pan-Canadian initiative to improve the efficiency and quality of academic clinical trials in Canada. Hosted by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), the 3CTN Coordinating Centre supports a network of cancer centres across Canada (https://3ctn.ca/).

This position is temporary, full-time until March 31, 2025.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of 3CTN projects to achieve defined project deliverables and objectives:
  • Participate in project implementation and evaluation activities
  • Complete environmental scans, literature reviews, and/or consult clinical research teams as needed to guide the completion of project activities
  • Participate in knowledge translation and exchange activities
  • Assists in inputting project progress reporting and outcomes into a central database and consolidation of reporting as required
  • Regularly report progress of activities and deliverables to relevant 3CTN team members and stakeholders
• Provide administrative support for Network operation activities, including drafting contracts using pre-approved templates.
• Assist with planning and coordination of 3CTN meetings, educational webinars, workshops
• Perform other duties consistent with job classification that may be assigned
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health related discipline, or recognized equivalent
• Strong interest in oncology clinical research
• Strong written and oral communication, as well as time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and a broad range of 3CTN stakeholders, including clinical research professionals, trial sponsors, and patient advocacy groups
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

POSTED DATE: September 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.