International Cultural Exchange Services

Project Manager

• General project management of the Applied Health Research Question (AHRQ) portfolio which may include: Initial consultation with Knowledge Users (KUs) and subsequent guidance and shepherding through the project initiation process
• Monitoring and managing timelines, risks and deliverables in collaboration with other team members
• Managing project budgets and allocating funds in collaboration with the Staff Scientist and project team
• Managing or leading communications with internal and external project teams throughout the project life cycle
• Liaising with external and internal partners e.g., Indigenous Partnerships, Data and Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Communications, Finance and Procurement, IT, Privacy and Legal, Research and Analysis, etc.
• Leading and contributing to the development of departmental metrics, and to quarterly and annual reporting obligations
• Developing, planning and implementing study/project protocols under the direction of the KU and/or Staff Scientist
• Assisting in project submissions including budget preparation
• Assisting with study design and/or data collection methodology
• Assist with the accurate and timely production of data/reports including data quality activities, data interpretation and presentation
• Working effectively and efficiently according to ICES policies, procedures, standards, workflow processes, documents and requirements (e.g., complete program and project documentation according to ICES standards and guidelines)
• Writing reports (technical reports/working papers/ICES publications/web-based summaries), abstracts, poster presentations, peer-reviewed publications and other relevant deliverables, in collaboration with the KU, Staff Scientist
• Working with Communications, and Public and Community Engagement, Knowledge Translation, to finalize written and graphic formats and to create report dissemination plans
• Interfacing with internal and external partners in support of the project such as expert panels, committees and team meetings
• Facilitating the uptake of knowledge by local decision-makers across Ontario through the presentation of findings, education sessions, and one-on-one interactions as required
• Contributing to or supporting the development of a body of knowledge in support of ICES (e.g., developing and updating documentation)
• Contributing to other committees or activities within the department or ICES in support of ICES business plan as required
• Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Research Project Manager