Student

OICR; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) seeks a motivated student to support the 3CTN in cancer trial data management and informatics at the MaRS Centre, Toronto. This temporary, full-time position runs September to December 2026, with 35 hours per week in a hybrid setup and reports to the Portfolio and Informatics Manager.

The candidate will help develop plain-language trial summaries, assist analyses, and use Excel, Power BI, GitHub, and AI tools to streamline data review and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in health, life sciences, public health, informatics, data management, or a related field.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query.
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization, dashboard development, or reporting.
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control, documentation, or project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Review and update cancer trial records in the database using available source information.
• Support improvements to data completeness, consistency, and quality across trial records.
• Assist with preparing or editing lay summaries to make trial information easier to understand for patients, families, and public.
• Help document common data issues, gaps, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Conduct background scans of relevant digital tools, dashboards, and clinical trial information platforms.
• Summarize findings and provide practical recommendations to support database development, reporting, and dashboards.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

GitHub

AI Copilot

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

Power Query

Copilot

Job description

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, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Job Details

Position: Student

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN)

Reports To: Portfolio and Informatics Manager

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour; total compensation includes a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Temporary (September to December 2026)

Position Summary

The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN) is seeking a motivated student with strong digital information skills to support cancer clinical trial data management and reporting informatics activities. This role will support formative development of a national clinical trial information and system performance platform by reviewing and updating trial records, developing plain-language trial summaries as well as supporting analysis and reporting activities. Applied knowledge of artificial intelligence tools will be of value in identifying practical opportunities for digital tool and workflow improvements.

This position is temporary, full-time for four (4) months from September to December 2026.

Position Responsibilities

• Review and update cancer trial records in the database using available source information.
• Support improvements to data completeness, consistency, and quality across trial records.
• Assist with preparing or editing lay summaries to make trial information easier to understand for patients, their families and public.
• Help document common data issues, gaps, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Conduct background scans or environmental reviews of relevant digital tools, dashboards, and clinical trial information platforms.
• Summarize findings and provide practical recommendations to support future database development, reporting, dashboard development, communication activities, and digital workflow improvements.
• Use advanced Excel functions, including Power Query, as well as Power BI, GitHub, and AI/Copilot tools to support data review, analysis, documentation, automation, and reporting tasks where appropriate.
• Support other related informatics, reporting, and portfolio management tasks as needed.

Position Requirements

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in health, life sciences, public health, informatics, data management, or a related field.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query for data preparation and transformation.
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization, dashboard development, or reporting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control, documentation, collaboration, or project tracking.
• Working knowledge of AI tools including Microsoft Copilot or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with structured information.
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical information in clear language.
• Ability to work independently, ask questions when clarification is needed, and manage assigned tasks within agreed timelines.
• Interest in clinical research and trials, cancer research, health data, and applied use of digital tools for system improvement.

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 4, 2026
CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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.

OICR hiring managers may use approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with an initial screening or assessment of applications, and selection of applicants in accordance with OICR’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party for the purpose of training an AI model. Hiring managers shall determine which applications proceed through the recruitment process.

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