POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 75 hours / pay period, 1 FTE
SALARY SCALE: $34.36 to $39.18 per hour
CLOSING DATE: 2026/06/22*
Why should you join Bruyère Health RI?
The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.
What we offer?
- Competitive health and dental benefits program
- 3 weeks' vacation, 10 sick days, 2 float days
- Defined Pension Plan
- Wellness program and on-site gyms
- Employee perks program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Flexible work environment
Summary of the role
The Innovation Finance & Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Innovation and collaborates closely with innovation, research, finance, and operational teams across the organization and with external partners.
This position is responsible for coordinating financial and administrative activities related to innovation initiatives, projects, partnerships, and programs. The coordinator supports budgeting, invoice processing, expense tracking, procurement coordination, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and general program operations across a growing portfolio of healthcare innovation activities.
As an integral member of the team, the Innovation Finance & Program Coordinator helps ensure accurate and timely financial and operational processes while supporting effective communication and collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in healthcare innovation, program operations, finance coordination, and health system transformation.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate financial administration activities for innovation projects and programs
- Prepare payment requisitions, purchase requests, invoices, expense reconciliations, and other financial documentation for approval and processing
- Track project budgets, expenses, invoices, contracts, and funding allocations
- Support procurement, vendor coordination, and contract administration processes
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project tracking tools, dashboards, and financial summaries
- Coordinate meeting logistics, documentation, scheduling, and follow-up actions for innovation initiatives and committees
- Support reporting requirements for internal leadership, funding agencies, and external partners
- Maintain organized electronic records and ensure documentation is retained according to organizational policies and procedures
- Support onboarding and coordination activities for innovation pilots, partnerships, and projects
- Assist with the development and improvement of administrative, financial, and operational processes
- Liaise with internal departments including finance, procurement, legal, communications, research, and clinical teams as required
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives within the innovation portfolio
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Additional duties may be added as projects progress
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- 1+ years’ relevant program coordination experience
- Fluent in French and English, an asset
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and well organized with strong multi-tasking and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal (in English)
About Bruyère Health RI
Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).
Additional Information
- Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.
Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.
Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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