Senior Associate, Granting & Governance

Company Description

Cancer affects everyone. It remains the leading cause of death in Canada and the second worldwide, with cases expected to double in the next 20 years.

Accelerating cancer research and care is our top priority.

At The Princess Margaret, our bold vision is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

As one of the world's top five cancer research centers, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and exceptional patient care.

The Foundation's role is to support, enable, and accelerate this vital work.

Signs of a brighter future are evident. Our dedicated community, combined with the excellence, determination, and creative thinking of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team, is driving a movement against cancer.

Together, we can make a profound impact, prolonging lives and giving people more time with their loved ones.

With the generous support of our passionate community, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) is transforming the cancer experience, offering real hope to patients in Canada and around the world.

In the past fiscal year, PMCF raised $284 million, our highest revenue ever, and granted $144.9 million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

These crucial funds are propelling world-class cancer research and setting new standards of care.

Through the power of our movement, we will achieve our vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Every donation made today accelerates cancer research, improving and prolonging lives tomorrow.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Department : Customer and Business Operations

Hours : 35 hours

Wage range : $60,642 - $78,835

Status : Contract, 12 - 18 months

Posted Date : July 16, 2024

Closing Date : August 4, 2024

The Senior Associate, Granting & Governance role will report directly to the Director, Granting & Governance. The incumbent candidate will play a critical role and utilize problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to help deliver on a portfolio of donor funded projects and initiatives.

This involves an emphasis on the granting aspects of the design, planning, implementation, and coordination surrounding the ideation and delivery of these projects in partnership with both internal and external partners.

You will :

• Assist in analyzing complex issues related to funding allocation
• Monitor grant projects to ensure they are completed as agreed, on time and within budget
• Evaluate and improve workflows, as well as develop project plans / schedules, standard operation procedures, tools and templates
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated approach to measure and report to donors the financial impact of donations
• Work creatively and analytically demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Identify complex issues and risks in real-time, and ideate options for resolution and make informed recommendations for the appropriate course of action and sustainable solutions
• Exercise sound judgment to escalate issues and concerns proactively
• Obtain approvals from key stakeholders as required, as well as develops alternative solutions if required
• Develop progress reports, briefing materials and other resources tailored to diverse stakeholder groups, including project teams, senior leadership and key external partners
• Conduct and synthesize environmental scans for relevant and material trends, information and data that apply to the continuous improvement of granting programs / processes as well as fund management
• Build and nurture relationship with key internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• University / college degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); advanced skills in Excel and Visio are an asset
• Natural problem solver who can see the big picture but understand the details
• Understanding of process improvement and change management
• Strong business communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven analytical skills and ability to exercise critical thinking and judgement
• Experience in developing process and procedures
• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills, with a sound knowledge of formal project management methodologies and practice
• Strong diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to partner with diverse stakeholders within a complex governance setting
• Excellent facilitation skills and high emotional intelligence in issues management
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically with a problem-solving mandate, demonstrating teamwork, resourcefulness, initiative and creativity
• Knowledge and ability to use project management methodology and apply appropriately
• Highly accountable with demonstrated work ethic and with a commitment to the greater good
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated self-awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and respond quickly to information requests from internal and external stakeholders in order to meet tight timelines

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA : Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to : all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.