Research Program Manager, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation Vancouver

Research Program Manager, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Research Program Manager collaborates with and brings researchers and partners together and facilitates the research process by assisting with the articulation of research plans, performing background research, structuring proposals and budgets and ensuring timelines are met. Major responsibilities include providing assistance in the recruitment process of research support personnel, the preparation of grant applications, facilitating collaborations between investigators, the preparation of ethical review applications, reviewing protocols and agreements for ethical integrity and accuracy and managing regulatory documentation around the study approval and renewal process as appropriate.

What you'll do

• Manage all aspects of study initiation, development and operational conduct including coordinating all study documentation from application to approval stages and ensuring that staff members are meeting requirements at all institutional levels.
• Collaborate and consult with Principal Investigators to project study needs and develop plans to maximize research capabilities within available resources.
• Identify human resource, research space and equipment needs for the study and resolves as appropriate.
• Develop research project budgets and assist with the negotiation of terms of agreement and budgets with PIs and research collaborators. Monitor project budgets within the context of granting agency guidelines, operational demands and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Collaborate with PIs to source future funds and provides assistance in writing grant applications. Monitor expenditures and highlights reports for PIs on fiscal performance as it relates to resource utilization and expenditure patterns.
• Identify issues and problem solv to facilitate productive relationships with collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the training and management of all levels of personnel and trainees within the parameters of the research program as necessary.
• Ensure all job descriptions within area of responsibility clarify and delineate position expectations.
• Complete performance reviews and facilitate individual goal setting and development sessions for staff within area of responsibility.
• Advise researchers on regulatory requirements for the conduct of research and prepare ethical review submissions and required revisions.
• Liaise with appropriate Ethics Committees to determine status of the concurrent ethics approvals and assist investigators in resolving related issues as needed.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Health Sciences, preferably at a post grad level
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent, related experience in an academic health care organization or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You have:

• Knowledge of medical, clinical and research terminology. Experience with research practices and clinical trials administration.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to others regarding the interpretation and application of organizational clinical trial agreement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve issues and to be flexible to meet and adapt to changes in departmental priorities.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment within a range of established alternatives.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership and training to promote an efficient and effective team based environment. Advanced computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Support team members on their ongoing learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Ensure integration of the legislative obligations and provincial commitments into policies, procedures and programs prior to engaging Indigenous Health teams/departments
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until February 23, 2027)

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 500 - 686 West Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1G1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700

Requisition Number: 178707E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study

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