Project Coordinator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
M&P - AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title
Project Coordinator

Department
Fraser Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$6,068.92 - $8,724.25 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date
February 23, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Sept 30, 2024

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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Job Summary
Based at the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Climate change and tick-borne diseases project aims at improving the capacity to predict, respond, and mitigate climate-driven, tick-borne zoonoses for high risk communities and health professionals across Alberta, British Columbia (BC) and Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator is actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, and maintains primary project coordination responsibility. The Project Coordinator supports team efforts with internal and external partners, including operational support, knowledge exchange, information dissemination, evaluation, planning and reporting.   
Organizational Status
The incumbent will report directly to the Principal Investigator of the research study, and will interact and work closely with the research team, graduate students, and funding agency.
Work Performed
•    Coordinates the execution of projects, assuring they are done in an efficient manner, that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are completed within the required timelines.  
•    Identifies, collects, and analyzes relevant information relating to current projects, and provides input and recommendations to project/program team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
•    Presents project updates to internal stakeholder groups, external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders.  Assists with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of vehicles.
•    Actively supports the management and facilitation of time-limited projects and programs to identify best practice-grounded strategies and activities for health professionals, policy/decision makers, and the public in research, practice, and policy.  
•    In collaboration with Program Managers and/or Medical Directors, coordinates the implementation of approved recommendations resulting from research, best practice, and policy reviews.
•    May perform additional duties related to the projects as needed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors made could influence the ability of researchers and staff to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility of the research team. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image, reputation and financial status of the Principal Investigator, the department, and the university.
Supervision Received
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will be expected to work independently in accordance with established objectives; and exercise initiative and judgement in performing all work-related functions.
Supervision Given
May supervise staff or students assisting in large or complex projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences preferred. Experience in a research assistant, project coordinator, or policy analyst role in a health, social services, government or community organization preferred. Knowledge of research, quality improvement and clinical practices relevant to the service/program area; health systems and policy; population health, prevention, and health promotion; and knowledge exchange. Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management, research and evaluation; relevant computer software applications; Internet search engines, websites, and navigation; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; and facilitation, community development, and partnerships. Related experience in conducting literature searches and reviews, best practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups. Qualities including: creativity and innovation; sound judgment; tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment; sound negotiation, conflict management and consensus-building skills; excellent oral and written communications skills.