National Specialist, Research & Mental Health Programs; Bilingual

National Specialist, Research & Mental Health Programs (Bilingual)

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We’re the same organization, with بحث the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D isдэ and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

• Manfro all administrative aspects of Breakthrough T1D Canada grants from funding opportunity development all the way to grant completion, including compliance with policies and audit requirements.
• Runs reports and analyzes data for grants portfolio in response to program needs.
• Acts as a primary point of contact and trusted representative with the research community, academic institutions, and Breakthrough T1D International staff for Breakthrough T1D awards held in Canada. Fosters trust and transparency between Breakthrough T1D and grantees through clear and consistent communications and expectations.
• Serves as the in-house expert of Breakthrough T1D’s grants management system, working with vendor and systems staff to troubleshoot; proactively identifies areas for improvement in grant management processes and works with team members to problem‑solve.
• Provides end‑to‑end management of the Canadian portfolio of training partnerships and awards, including postdoctoral and clinical fellowships, with support from the National Director, Research Programs & Partnerships, as required.
• Develops and maintains all grant agreements and Memorandum of Understandings pertaining to research grants and partnerships, and monitors compliance.
• Supports the delivery and evaluation of Breakthrough T1D’s Mental Health + Diabetes Training Program; collaborates with staff and partners to drive outreach and awareness of mental health programs in English and French; and contributes to governance processes, membership monitoring, and compliance for the Mental Health + Diabetes Directory.

• Bachelor of Science and 3–5 years of research or grant administration experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in French
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• Strong საცproject management and time management skills; highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Financial acumen and contract management experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft 365, especially Excel) and ability to learn new platforms
• Ability to analyze and interpret data related to program outcomes
• Creative problem‑solving and process improvement skills

• Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Logical, systematic thinker with strong judgment and initiative
• Comfortable operating independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to broker buy‑in for policy and process changes
• Skilled at framing complex situations and presenting clear options

• Fluency in English and French (mandatory)
• Ability to deliver bilingual educational sessions
• Comfort with virtual collaboration and remote work

Salary Range: Anticipated to be $57,000 to $67,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Anywhere within Canada.

Final date to receive applications: Please submit your resume through our careers website by January 19, 2026.

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non‑profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of…