Research Engagement Coordinator
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Canadian Cancer Society
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Analyst, Clinical Research
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Healthcare
Clinical Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 59000 CAD Yearly
CAD
50000.00
59000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Research Engagement Coordinator
Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current vacancy.
Location: Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON | Calgary, AB | Montreal, QC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: )
Work Model: Hybrid Work Model
Salary Band: 3 ($50,000 - $59,000 CAD)
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way
MAKING AN IMPACT
The Research Engagement Coordinator works collaboratively with CCS Research team members, other CCS staff and community members (including researchers, people with lived experience, and research partners) to help execute impactful cancer research funding. Reporting to the Manager, Research Partnerships & Engagement, the Research Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating key research engagement activities. They will also support research mobilization and evaluation within research funding necessary for maximizing impact and success of our research funding programs.
Key responsibilities include:
onboarding new patient, public and research partners to engage in research funding; supporting engagement in research funding review; promoting research engagement; supporting research knowledge mobilization and evaluation within research funding; working collaboratively with the Research team and across CCS.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
1. Coordinate research engagement within research funding operations
With guidance and oversight from the Manager, Research Partnerships and Engagement, support the interview and onboarding process for new patient, public and research partners in research funding using a readiness framework and past experiences, grasping the essence of complex or subtle cues to anticipate outcomes and guide decisionsSupport engagement in research funding review and panels (i.e., PSC panel orientations, administration, troubleshooting and logistics for PSCs, support with COI and reviewer assignments including creating profiles for new reviewers in the grants management system, supporting panel meetings for PSCs and supporting drop-ins leading up to panel meetings)Working collaboratively with relevant members of the research team, support the development of research engagement tools and templates (i.e., PSC training resources)Develop and coordinate communication specific to engagement in research funding for patient partners, researchers, staff, and the public via email, on social media and on , in collaboration with CCS Research team membersPromote research engagement initiatives internally (i.e., Cancer Control, Story Centre, CCS newsletter)With Manager oversight, process compensation requests for patient partners, speakers, and others engaging in research funding activities in a timely mannerUsing a health equity lens, identify and build relationships and partnerships with diverse patient, public, and research partners2. Support research knowledge mobilization and evaluation for impact in research funding
Help coordinate research knowledge mobilization activities within research funding (i.e., support lab tours and showcases)Support the engagement of the patient, public and research community in our research knowledge mobilization activities (i.e., administrative support during research webinars)Provide input on metrics, surveys and other evaluation of our research funding, with an eye to assessing and improving research engagement3. Support Research team and cross-CCS collaboration
Support Research staff in grant administration, monitoring and evaluation as needed (i.e., support administrative review of grants and review of PSC reviewer comments post-panel)Be a relentless advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and bring a commitment to…
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