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natural and applied sciences program officer
Title posted on Jobillico - Programs Officer
Posted on October 22, 2024 by Employer details Canada Foundation for Innovation
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<p><strong>PROGRAMS OFFICER</strong></p><p><strong>Multiple opportunities</strong></p><p><strong><br>Position summary</strong></p><p>As a member of the programs team, the Programs Officer reports to Senior Programs Officers and assists in the design, development and implementation of the CFI?s funding programs and policies and supports the delivery of the merit-review process.</p><p><strong>Key activities: </strong></p><ul><li>Responds to information requests from CFI-eligible institutions (universities, colleges, research institutes and hospitals) and funding partners, including explaining the CFI mandate, programs and policies.</li><li>Participates in competition design and continuous improvement to the proposal review process.</li><li>Plans, organizes and supports the delivery of the proposal review process, including recruiting external reviewers.</li><li>Contributes to developing competition documents, including guidelines, communications and review materials.</li><li>Conducts administrative review of proposals.</li><li>Summarizes expert committee discussion and assists in writing related reports.</li><li>Follows the progress of CFI projects by negotiating timelines and reviewing budgets and amendment requests and formulating recommendations to the Senior Programs Officers.</li><li>Reviews, analyzes and recommends actions relating to institutional queries throughout the complete lifecycle of CFI projects.</li><li>Keeps track of and documents interactions with institutions using the corporate case management system.</li><li>Participates in other special projects, as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a dynamic team</li><li>Ability to work under pressure with a high volume of work for limited time periods</li><li>Ability to adapt to, and manage, changing priorities and workloads, and willing to take on more responsibilities as needed</li><li>Ability to read and understand technical and scientific proposals as well as an understanding of the infrastructure used in performing scientific research</li><li>Ability to work with databases, electronic communications, spreadsheets and text processing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and knowledge:</strong></p><ul><li>Good understanding of the Canada?s research community and scientific research process</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including good judgment, discretion and professionalism</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communications skills and oral and written proficiency in both official languages are mandatory for this role</li><li>University degree preferred; relevant experience may also be considered.</li><li>Previous relevant experience in grants administration is an asset</li></ul><p><strong>Total Compensation:</strong></p><p>Salary range for this position starts at $87,000 per year. The CFI offers a competitive compensation package that includes employee benefits and participation in the Sun Life Financial pension plan, four weeks of paid vacation leave as well as personal days and access to the Wellness Fund that covers health and wellbeing items for you and your family!</p><p><strong>This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of two days per week at the CFI offices.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You are encouraged to confirm your interest as soon as possible. Please send your CV and a covering letter to:</p><p>Eric Desjardins<br> Director of Human Resources<br> Canada Foundation for Innovation</p><p><strong>The results of this competition may be used to staff similar temporary or permanent positions for a period of twelve months following the completion of the staffing process.</strong></p><p>We would like to thank all candidates- LocationOttawa, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Jobillico #14699627
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