Description
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Program Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Owerko Cohort Program Director.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Operational Planning and Program Management
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Organize the coordination and linkages among cohorts
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Liaise with OCEC data accelerator team to oversee technical development of the platform
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Monitor the budget
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Independently oversee project schedules, resources and processes
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Facilitate the development of necessary contracts for projects/programs
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Develop and manage projects and initiatives with overlapping deadlines and priorities
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Build relationships with key project teams, external partners (University, Community)
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Facilitating success of program to ensure strategic priorities are met
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Provide project management, including reporting on progress of projects
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Use judgment to identify and resolve day-today technical and operational issues
Communication and Relationships
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Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
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Share program information and resources with relevant groups (may include occasional travel to conferences, workshops, meetings)
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Serve as a key project contact for the Owerko cohorts program with internal and external stakeholders
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Develop and maintain strategic partnerships
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Manage relationships and ensure deliverables are provided as specified
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Develop guidelines for appropriate use of systems outputs and reports
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Assist with preparation of scientific posters, abstracts, manuscripts and presentations
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Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Qualifications / Requirements:
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MSc; PhD preferred
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3-5 years of related experience
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Experience with large datasets/databases
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Understanding of institutional, ethical, and/or legal processes associated with large-scale data management
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Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaborative research activities
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Experience creating an actionable project plan and working with team member to execute according to timelines and deliverables
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Experience facilitating a large group of collaborators and researchers with competing interests and priorities
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Experience managing large-scale research projects
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Proven ability to work independently and effectively problem solve
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Flexible and adaptable to project needs
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Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Strong writing skills for internal operational documents and peer-reviewed research publications
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Experience with financial planning and budget management
Experience with the University of Calgary or AHS is an asset
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Application Deadline: July 30, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
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