Chief Technology Officer; CTO

Cancer Care Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of leading the way in cancer control drives every member of our team. Cancer Care Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 360-

Posting End Date: October 23,2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: Mc Charles

Department: Research Support Office

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base

Hours:

2015

This position includes a full range of grant support duties (including identifying external grants, budgeting, monitoring, contract reviews, and reporting), project coordination, literature reviews, analysis of research programs, and preparation of materials for the dissemination of knowledge to varied audiences.

The Research Officer is responsible for coordinating with researchers to develop research operations plans, external grant applications, and Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation (CCMF) grant applications (operating and infrastructure). The Research Officer will support the Manager Research Development and Industry Relations to oversee and monitor research development to facilitate research and collaborations across the research enterprise.

The officer will be resourceful and independent, and work within the framework of an integrated research program and team-oriented environment. Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines will be necessary.

The Research Officer is an integral member of the Research Support Office, working closely with the research management team to ensure all research projects are aligned with CCMB cancer and blood disorders research priorities. Once a research project is approved and funded, the Research Officer will ensure these projects are well positioned to be successfully initiated, and assist with monitoring project progression where needed, to ensure projects are completed to specification, and closed in a timely manner.

• Post Secondary degree in a health or science-related discipline from an accredited educational institution. Post Graduate (Master’s) degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience working in a research/medical laboratory or other research environment
• 5 years of experience working collaboratively within a team environment with proven success of building collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, preferably in a research, laboratory, or clinical environment
• 2 years of experience working in clinical trials projects/units.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Attention to detail and have strong analytical skills
• Understand the research process, strong research and numeric skills, an interest in policy process and research contracts, and a determination to explore issues thoroughly
• Ability to work independently and within multiple teams
• An understanding of necessary legal and regulatory documents related to research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare various documents/reports and deliver presentations
• Strong organizational skills and project management skills
• Excellent risk mitigation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and formulate recommendations to senior leadership

• Doctorate level degree in a health- or science-related discipline
• Experience developing and managing research projects in a healthcare facility