Project Coordinator

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Palliative Care Research Program. This role involves managing administrative tasks across multiple research studies, including budget oversight and facilitating team communications, primarily working remotely with occasional on-campus visits. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and have experience in research administration and budget management.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary RRSP

Qualifications

• Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline required.
• Experience in budget management and research administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor study budgets and payroll activities.
• Coordinate research timelines and ensure project milestones.
• Maintain accurate records and oversee data management activities.

Skills

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Data Management

Initiative

Education

Masters in Health or Social Sciences

Degree in a Health Profession

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Project Coordinator

Department/Unit Medicine

Research Project Palliative Care Research Program

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP33-25

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 12 month with possibility of renewal

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $ 58,242 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

About The Organization

The Palliative Care Research Program at Dalhousie University focuses on advancing research and practice in palliative care across pediatric and adult populations, end-of-life care, MAID , and grief. Our interdisciplinary research team aims to address public health palliative care approaches to care, including through death and grief literacy education and policy development, rigorous investigation, and innovation.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing administrative aspects of a number of research studies. Duties will include budget and payroll management, liaison with Research Ethics Boards (REBs), managing research timelines, data management, and facilitating communication among research team members across multiple institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor study budgets and payroll activities.
• Develop, submit, and manage ethics applications across multiple REBs.
• Maintain accurate records and reference management systems.
• Coordinate research timelines and ensure adherence to project milestones.
• Facilitate and document team meetings and communications across sites.
• Oversee data management activities and maintain data security and privacy.
• Create and maintain basic webpages for the promotion of team activities.
  
  

Note

The successful applicant will primarily work remotely, with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g., epidemiology, community/public health, health economics, nursing, sociology)
• Degree or diploma in a related health profession (e.g., Nurse, Allied Health, Psychology) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be accepted
• Experience in budget management, payroll processing, and research administration.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft based programs)
• Demonstrated initiative and the willingness to work closely with members of the research team and community collaborators.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Assets

• Previous experience in multi-site research coordination.
• Knowledge of palliative care research.
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 05/30/2025

Close Date 06/13/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18878