Bilingual Project Manager, Choosing Wisely & Health Research

Bilingual Project Manager, Choosing Wisely & Health Research
18-month Contract Full-Time (maternity leave replacement)

Anticipated

Start Date:

October 2026

The Bilingual Project Manager, Choosing Wisely & Health Research (PM-CW&HR) is responsible for managing the Choosing Wisely program for New Brunswick and a portfolio of health research partnerships orting to the Director, Strategic Priorities, the PM-CW&HR will support the coordination of Choosing Wisely New Brunswick (CWNB), serving as a liaison between the provincial organization, local champions in the health sector and the National organization.

The PM-CW&HR is also responsible for coordinating business development activities, contributing to science communication, and supporting knowledge mobilization for health research in New Brunswick.

Key Responsibilities

Choosing Wisely

Manage and monitor progress on CWNB Projects in keeping with direction from the Choosing Wisely Steering Committee

Using Blood Wisely

Using Labs Wisely

Primary Care

Long-term Care

Working with the CWNB Steering Committee, serve as a liaison between the provincial organization, local champions in the health sector and the National organization. Liaise with Choosing Wisely STARS students.

Provide operational support to the CW Regional Steering Committee. Convene and facilitate Steering Committee and Working Group meetings.

Provide reports to Unity Health and funding organizations biannually. Provide budgetary/finance support if/as required and in keeping with all reporting requirements.

Attending Regional and National Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) meetings. Support CWNB website and newsletter.

ResearchNB Health Research Support

Collaborate with health system stakeholders on implementation of strategic initiatives, such as the New Brunswick Health System Research Agenda and the Atlantic Precision Medicine Initiative.

Contribute to engagement activities with key stakeholders across the New Brunswick life sciences ecosystem to support strategic initiatives and build value propositions for future business development activities.

Prepare research, analytical, and policy reports on health research opportunity areas for New Brunswick.

Support science communication and knowledge mobilization by collaborating on communications materials, preparing policy briefings, developing education & training materials, and contributing to ResearchNB events that share health research findings with key audiences in New Brunswick.

Key Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in a research related field (health research preferred)

Proficiency in English and French (written and oral) is required

Direct experience and knowledge of health systems, research, or a related industry would be considered an asset.

Ability to understand and apply common data analysis methods and procedures.

Demonstrated writing experience (e.g. reports, articles for peer-reviewed publication, briefing notes).

Foundational understanding of project management and facilitation methodologies.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster collaborative partnerships that span traditional boundaries within a health care setting.

Ability to deliver impactful presentations and represent the organization at events including experience preparing and presenting to clinical, public, and academic audiences.

5:00pm on Thursday September 10th.

About ResearchNB:
ResearchNB is a provincial research organization with a mandate to fund and promote the incredible research happening across the province. Our mandate covers five priority sectors; health, forestry, agriculture, oceans and energy. Our help helps to shape and inform New Brunswick’S research priorities, ensuring alignment with provincial objectives and fostering a culture of innovation. We offer competitive benefits, a team-based culture, remote work options and the opportunity to contribute to advancing the research ecosystem in our province.

About Choosing Wisely:
Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in Canada. Unnecessary tests and treatments expose patients to potential harm, consume precious health care resources, and contribute to the climate crisis.…