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We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.\nLaunched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.\nPosition Details\nPosition: Project Manager, Executive Office\nLocation: MaRS Centre, Toronto\nDepartment: Executive Office\nReports To: President and Scientific Director\nHiring Range: $79,790 - $107,060 per annum, commensurate with experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan, plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).\nHours: 35 hours/week\nJob Type: Hybrid\nStatus: Full-time, Permanent (to fill one or two existing vacancies)\nPosition Summary\nThe Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Manager to join the Executive Office. Reporting to the President & Scientific Director (PSD), the Project Manager (PM) will support the PSD in developing and executing new initiatives and programs that foster cohesion and collaboration within OICR and strengthen partnerships with research institutes and partners across Ontario. The PM will help advance institutional priorities by leading and coordinating key projects and initiatives that support OICR's mission and long-term objectives.\nWorking across scientific, operational, and administrative teams, the PM will provide project management for executive-sponsored initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful execution. The PM will facilitate cross-functional collaboration, support organizational planning, monitor project performance, and drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance institutional effectiveness. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to high-impact initiatives that advance cancer research, innovation, and health outcomes across Ontario and beyond.\nPosition Responsibilities\n\nProject Management\nLead and coordinate initiatives sponsored by the President & Scientific Director, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, milestones, timelines, resource requirements, risk assessments, and performance indicators.\nMonitor project progress and deliverables, proactively identifying issues, risks, and dependencies and implementing mitigation strategies as required.\nPrepare executive-level project updates, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.\nFacilitate decision-making by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from multiple sources to support project and organizational objectives.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely completion of project activities.\nLead project meetings, working groups, and stakeholder consultations, ensuring clear documentation of requirements, decisions, actions, and follow-up activities.\nProcess Improvement\nRecommend and lead process improvements at the project level.\nLeverage technology and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency and organizational effectiveness.\nResource Management\nMay supervise or influence project team members through allocation of resources, delegation of tasks, scheduling and prioritizing staff workloads.\nPartner with Finance for budget management of the project, expense tracking and budget to actual reporting and variance analyses.\nPosition Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in health sciences, health administration, business administration or related field, or recognized equivalent\nProject management training (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile), or equivalent experience\nProject management experience in a research, healthcare or academic environment\nExperience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Copilot or similar tools\nExcellent time management and organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare executive-level materials and presentations\nAbility to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive matters\nProven ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams\nCommitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence\nQuality and detail oriented\nExperience supporting senior leaders and managing cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups\nExperience coordinating financial, operational, human resources, procurement, and administrative activities in support of organizational initiatives\nExperience working onsite or remotely and utilizing online communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, Slack etc.) to work collaboratively on a daily basis\nFor more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.\nTo learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.\nPOSTED DATE: October 9, 2026\nCLOSING DATE: Until Filled\nOICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.\nOICR hiring managers may use approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with an initial screening or assessment of applications, and selection of applicants in accordance with OICR’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party for the purpose of training an AI model. Hiring managers shall determine which applications proceed through the recruitment process.\nResume Format: If you elect to apply, please click on the “Apply for this Job” button. You will be required to enter contact details, and to attach your resume to your application. Please attach your resume as a .pdf or .doc file.\n\nThe Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. 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