Research Project Coordinator CDPACS, Immunization Programs - BC Centre for Disease Control

Research Project Coordinator CDPACS, Immunization Programs

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

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Reporting to the Principal Investigator (Physician Lead) of the Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens team at BCCDC, the Research Project Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of related research projects, including the Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network for annual influenza vaccine effectiveness evaluation.

The role coordinates research activities across groups and collaborators from various organizations, including research staff, sites, and teams;

provincial, national and international collaborators; and other partners and stakeholders to discuss and resolve issues and challenges.

The Coordinator develops materials such as research proposals & protocols, consent forms, and data collection tools, and assists in the development of funding applications and Research Ethics Board submissions.

The Research Project Coordinator assists in establishing budgets and milestones for projects and grants, and develops strategies to monitor the progress of projects to ensure objectives and milestones are met.

The Coordinator reviews, evaluates and develops study materials, tools, and documentation, and provides recruitment, orientation, and training to staff and study participants.

What you’ll do

Contribute to the development of research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Principal Investigator; assists with developing budget and monitoring expenditures for assigned projects, grants and core activities to ensure that funds are spent as planned and within budget and that project objectives are achieved.

Provide updated budget summary / milestone information and prepares written progress reports for projects, grants and collaborations.

• Establish procedures to ensure that objectives for assigned projects, grants and core activities are met. Research project management methodologies, tools and techniques for application in assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of funding applications, the preparation and submission of Research Ethics Board and other required approvals.

Perform literature reviews and assembles relevant literature in support of research projects.

Provide direction and advice throughout the project lifespan at all levels of the Centre / Agency and on multiple projects and programs;

participate in initiatives in project management research, methodology, design, planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring.

Identify, problem solve, and work to remove barriers to successful project completion, with emphasis on resolving issues and facilitating collaborative relationships on assigned projects across departments, collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders.

Identify interdependencies between various groups and projects within the Centre / Agency and facilitate communication among task groups.

• Develop materials or documentation such as research proposals / protocols, consent forms and data collection tools; recruit and train study teams, and recruits study participants.
• Maintain research databases, such as data gathered from the Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network provincial partners, assesses and cleans the data to ensure database quality.
• Evaluate whether project objectives / milestones are met in consultation with the Principal Investigator and identifies discrepancies for the attention of the Leader or designate.

Recommend strategies and develops plans in collaboration with project leaders to resolve project efficiency issues where required.

• Assist with scientific dissemination efforts such as scientific abstracts, poster presentations, and oral presentation slides and / or scientific manuscripts for publication as well as knowledge translation to a broader audience through methods such as web platform updates.
• Identify and propose potential funding sources and develops funding applications; assist in writing and editing research proposals;

budget preparation and forecasting; and curriculum vitae maintenance.

• Provide work and research study direction to staff, students, and trainees as required. Provide feedback on performance and orient new staff within assigned projects.
• Liaise with grant / core agencies and collaborators on project objectives and scientific issues and refer strategic issues to the Principal Investigator.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Nursing, or a related health field and five (5) years of experience in a research project coordination and / or a research development and certification as a Project Management Professional.
• Tri-Counsel Ethics Training for Research Involving Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification would be considered an asset.

Skills & Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, developing and managing project strategies, evaluation and monitoring, project management principles, and multiple project interaction and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple resource intense projects within a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated research subject recruiting skills and experience.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent ability to organize work and communicate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to exercise a high level of poise, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with a wide variety of sensitive and confidential situations and contacts.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain cooperative relationships under any circumstances.
• Strong computer skills with an intermediate knowledge of MS Office as well as statistical software and academic literature databases.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do

The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BCCDC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems.

PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and / or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level.

We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and / or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples.

These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities.

PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study.