Program Coordinator, Community Health Sciences

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Community Health Sciences department. This role involves overseeing research aimed at improving outcomes for young cancer patients, managing operations, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project management or research coordination experience.
• Knowledge of research ethics standards and procedures.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a research portfolio aimed at improving care for children facing cancer.
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and timely completion.
• Prepare communication materials and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

REDCap

Job description

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Description

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator. This full-time fixed-term position is for approximately 12 months (based on grant funding) with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

A Program Coordinator is sought to oversee a research portfolio aimed at improving care, experiences, and outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults facing cancer. Projects are primarily quantitative with an epidemiology focus, with occasional use of mixed methods. The Coordinator will also oversee the Patient and Family Advisory Council with the PI.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and document progress for all research studies within the portfolio
• Implement workflows and documentation to ensure team-wide adoption
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and timely completion, resolving issues as they arise
• Prepare communication materials (questionnaires, reports, briefings, newsletters, presentations) and liaise with collaborators, stakeholders, and patient/family advisors
• Coordinate ethical review submissions, data requests, and meetings
• Manage knowledge translation outputs (websites, infographics, brochures) with graphic/web designers

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Master’s preferred)
• At least 3 years of project management or research coordination experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams
• PMP certification (asset)
• Knowledge of research ethics standards and procedures
• Experience with data management/analysis and REDCap (asset)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further steps will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, within the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

For more opportunities at the University of Calgary, visit our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. Established in 1966, it has 36,000 students engaged in innovative research, hands-on learning, and entrepreneurial activities. It is a leader in start-up creation. Learn more at ucalgary.ca.

The university has a comprehensive Indigenous Strategy to foster a culturally competent campus that supports Indigenous Peoples and perspectives.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Accommodations are available upon request at any recruitment stage.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Position Details

• Senior level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Higher Education