Manager - Special Projects Genomics

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 448-24-7650029258

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Research Support Office

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Anticipated Start and End Date: February 3, 2026 - February 3, 2028

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Hourly Salary: $42.729, $45.285, $47.848, $50.415

Job Summary:

Under the leadership of the Chief of Research Administration and Operations, the Manager - Special Projects Genomics is a collaborative leader who will use their business, management and research experience and qualifications to support the efficient and effective operation of the Genomics laboratory, Shared Health Diagnostic Services and for efficient and effective collaboration between Shared Health Laboratory Services and CancerCare Manitoba as it relates to the Genomics and Bioinformatics Platform.

The Manager - Special Projects Genomics will work directly under the supervision of the Genomics Medical Director, Shared Health Diagnostic Services, and closely with the Shared Health and CCMB research managers, scientists and clinicians:

• Manage business support functions and financial resources
• Design improved and more efficient business and financial management processes
• Engage staff, scientists, clinicians and other internal stakeholders to develop and improve processes to monitor quality standards as set by the scientific and technical staff
• Engage staff, scientists, clinicians and other internal stakeholders to identify, develop, and promote change opportunities

Qualifications:

Required:

Education

• Post secondary degree in Business (accounting/finance), Arts, Sciences or related from an accredited education institution preferred.

Experience

• 5 years working in a health sciences environment with a strong laboratory or research connection.
• 2 years of project management in a healthcare/life sciences/biotech setting.
• 2 years experience planning and allocating resources, preparing budgets, and monitoring progress.

An appropriate equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in operational planning, data-driven program evaluation, organizational management, policy and program development.
• Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-management and social awareness.
• Ability to proactively build and maintain partnerships and to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have strong facilitation skills, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, problem-solve and apply knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Experience in leading project planning and change management.
• Is creative, innovative, enthusiastic and respected.
• Must be self-directed and work independently.

Preferred

• Postgraduate degree in health sciences.
• Professional or Project Management certification in a field related to the position.
• Knowledge of laboratory medicine and/or genomics.
• Knowledge of the corporate operations in a public-funded healthcare organization.

Other

• Must have a satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French is an asset

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and ability to lift and carry items.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.