Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Project Manager

• Establish and nurture working relationships with PCGL stakeholder training audiences across the country to assess knowledge gaps and training needs.
• Monitor emerging PCGL outputs and research, and PCGL community needs for new training opportunities.
• Co-design training curricula with expert faculty and the Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops (CBW) to build skills in diverse audiences in genomics, bioinformatics and their application in PCGL to further health outcomes.
• Develop new learning materials and gather existing resources which address PCGL knowledge needs across audiences.
• Develop and facilitate delivery of new training programs to address PCGL training needs, integrating with CBW where appropriate (e.g. Indigenous training).
• Score training materials according to a competency matrix and link training materials together in a learning path to support genomics competency development.
• Manage the logistics and facilitate the delivery of PCGL training across Canada, whether in-person or virtual and coordinating with CBW where appropriate.
• Evaluate trainings through post-training online surveys and qualitative feedback, summarize findings to continuously improve training materials.
• Maintain a repository of training materials, content and resources at PCGL or Bioinformatics.ca, updating and managing the associated sites where appropriate.
• Complement in-person or virtual training with a portfolio of online training for PCGL audiences, converting existing training content into online learning materials.
• Identify opportunities to train new faculty to further capacity building in support of PCGL.
• Oversee the communications of PCGL training activities in collaboration with involved groups to ensure the success of training on capacity building and to grow the communities engaged with PCGL inclusive of underserved communities.
• Seek and determine fit of innovative learning and networking approaches to enhance the participant experience at PCGL training events and expand the community.
• Oversee the budget for PCGL training offerings in keeping with PCGL and OICR fiscal requirements.
• Seek, author and submit funding applications to enhance the training activities that PCGL can offer.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines to ensure that deliverables and milestones are achieved as planned.
• Complete reporting on project to OICR and funding agencies.
• Lead the PCGL training working group meetings and participate in PCGL review meetings ensuring accountability, educational leadership and impact of the training working group.
• Represent PCGL/Bioinformatics.ca and ensure competitiveness at the Global Organisation for Bioinformatics Learning, Education and Training (GOBLET), ISCB and other standard setting or best practice training organizations through participation in committees, working groups, and conferences.
• Perform other training and outreach activities that arise over the course of the PCGL project.

Project Manager, Bioinformatics Training

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Monitoring and reporting on progress towards the achievement of Strategic Plan goals
• Facilitating the collection, analysis and reporting of performance data
• Maintaining Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and post-award report components of OICR’s grants management system
• Supporting the development of reports for Executive, the Board of Directors and the Ministry
• Providing direct support for special projects within the Strategic Planning and Performance Department

Analyst, Strategic Planning and Performance

Human Resources

• Maintenance of employee data and files in the HRIS, Performance Management System (PM), Learning Management System (LMS), and online Employee Self Service site ensuring the accuracy of HR records and integrity of HR data sources
• Data entry into third-party service provider administration sites (i.e., background check, benefits administration, etc.) and other tracking
• Assists in collecting, collating and analyzing HR data for reporting
• Support the configuration of processes/requirements in the systems and ensure data is appropriately maintained over time per HR records management procedures
• Maintains up-to-date process and system documentation, training manuals
• Assists in evaluating, testing, documenting and implementing new or revised HR processes resulting from system updates/releases or process improvements
• Support the compensation and benefits programs, coordinating the job evaluation process and finalizing documentation, including set up of job-related information in the HRIS
• Support the Recruitment process, including reviewing job postings to ensure alignment with evaluated roles and hiring ranges, as well as entry into the HRIS for posting
• Support the Performance Management process for eligible staff, including annual and probationary review reporting and follow up
• Assist with contract management for both paid and appointed positions, including preparation of the appropriate paperwork (e.g., offer letters, agreements)
• Drafting communications and keeping HR information up to date on the intranet for staff
• Assist with the annual merit increase program and pay equity reviews
• First point of contact for enquiries from staff regarding policies and procedures

Project Manager, Bioinformatics Training

Analyst, Strategic Planning and Performance

Human Resources Operations Coordinator