oicr
Platform Manager
MaRS Centre, Toronto, Ontario · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$93k-$105kDetected 21 days ago
Data ScienceAccessibilityProject ManagementNegotiationBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyResearchLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementMentoring
About the role
- The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is looking to fill an existing vacancy for a Platform Manager to join the Bioinformatics.ca team under the Adaptive Oncology program.
- The CBH aims to grow BCBDS capacity among all health and life science researchers, especially early career professionals and equity-owed professionals.
- This role is critical for harmonizing the activities across the committees to realize the CBH.
Responsibilities
- With the Director, develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for CBH, aligned with the priorities outlined by the Executive management and Platform Advisory committees.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive governance management plan and communication plan. Act as the key liaison between the platform's committees and the Executive Committee and PAC, scheduling and facilitating effective and timely meetings.
- Lead the creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each of the platform's deliverables. Ensure alignment of each WBS with the broader CBH platform objectives while also embedding IDEA principles.
- Establish processes for tracking progress and budgets. Manage timelines, track budgets, and scope to ensure that deliverables and milestones are achieved as planned.
- Develop and maintain content for CBH website and brand as the top source for high-quality bioinformatics training opportunities from multiple training vendors, jobs, awards, mentorship, community events and resources in Canada. Oversee website upgrades.
- Contribute to the CBH Platform's sustainability by outreach to funding bodies and strategic partners, and by working with the Director to develop a strategic plan in support of the platform's deliverables and long-term sustainability of the CBH Platform.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive governance management plan and communication plan.
- Lead the creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each of the platform's deliverables.
- Manage timelines, track budgets, and scope to ensure that deliverables and milestones are achieved as planned.
- Develop and maintain content for CBH website and brand as the top source for high-quality bioinformatics training opportunities from multiple training vendors, jobs, awards, mentorship, community events and resources in Canada.
Requirements
- Direct professional experience in leading development and implementation of medium to large projects, applying the latest project management standards and methods.
- Extensive experience with academic research environments and grant funding processes.
- Proficiency in budget oversight and grant administration, providing reporting content to institutional administrative and finance teams to meet all contractual and legal obligations.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, and to effectively prioritize a wide range of responsibilities.
- You will be required to enter contact details, and to attach your resume to your application.
Skills
- Operationalize efforts of the Platform's committees to ensure seamless integration of the deliverables and efficient platform execution.
- Ensure alignment of each WBS with the broader CBH platform objectives while also embedding IDEA principles.
- Establish processes for tracking progress and budgets.
- Ensure the rigorous integration of the IDEA committee's policies and framework across all platform dimensions.
- Establish processes for assessment of IDEA across the platform and conflict resolution.
- Oversee website upgrades.
- Coordinate communication efforts across the CBH.
- Oversee the CBH social media accounts and grow the communities engaged to include underserved communities.
Compensation
- $93,000 - $104,500 per annum, commensurate with level of experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan (Sun Life), plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Coordinate and oversee organization of a bi-annual national bioinformatics conference, including management of scientific program, organizing committee, awards committee.
- This position is temporary, full-time for one-year, with options for annual renewals.
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