Coordinator, Research Finance

The salary range for this position is CAD $35.36 - $50.83 / hour

We are hiring a Temporary Full-Time Coordinator, Research Finance to join our team in Surrey, BC
.

This position is available until approximately March 31, 2028.

Fraser Health is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support the financial administration of research and clinical studies. This role combines research finance expertise, budget management, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement to ensure the effective delivery of research programs across the organization.

• Provides comprehensive research financial administration
  , including account reconciliation, expense tracking, invoicing, payment processing, and financial reporting.
• Supports clinical trial and research study financial management
  , including budget development, payment tracking, discrepancy resolution, and sponsor/stakeholder coordination.
• Develops and improves financial processes, procedures, and standard operating practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Assists researchers and leadership with budget planning, financial analysis, benchmarking, and funding agency reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Ensures compliance with organizational financial policies while maintaining accurate records, tracking key metrics, and providing guidance on research finance practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Research, Health Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  , with 3-5 years of experience in research administration, healthcare, or a related financial environment.
• Strong knowledge of research study budgeting, grant administration, financial management, accounting principles, and computerized accounting systems
  .
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets
  , analyze financial data, and support research funding and grant activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
  , with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
  , including advanced proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in our workforce, and foster an environment of Respect, Caring, and Trust
. Along with meaningful work that supports healthcare research and innovation, we offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Research Finance is responsible for a range of research finance activities in support of the Department of Evaluation and Research Services (DERS) including financial activities for individual research studies, financial agreements and amendments as required during study conduct and monitoring, accounts payable/receivable entry, and reconciliation of study budgets. This role works closely with DERS Managers, Research Contracts Specialist, Research Development Specialist, Corporate Research Accounting Clerk, and researchers in compliance with Fraser Health and funding agency policies and requirements.