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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.\nJob Details\nPosition: Senior Analyst, Research Operations\nLocation: MaRS Centre, Toronto\nDepartment: Research Operations\nReports To: Senior Director, Research Operations & Therapeutic Innovation\nHiring Range: $66,660 to $74,841 per annum ($36.63 to $41.12 hourly), commensurate with level of experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan (Sun Life), plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)\nHours: 35 hours/week\nJob Type: Hybrid\nStatus: Full-time, Temporary (January 2027 to October 2027)\nPosition Summary\nThe Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is looking to fill an existing position for a Senior Analyst to join the Research Operations team. The Senior Analyst plays a fundamental role in the stewardship of OICR’s research programs and projects by acting as Project Manager, Business Analyst and Systems Administrator for OICR’s budget, payments, expense reporting and financial reconciliation processes and systems.\nThis position is temporary, full-time from January 2027 until October 2027 tocover a maternity leave.\nPosition Responsibilities\nProject Management:\nCoordinates multiple projects, from agreement execution to project closure, as the primary system administrator of OICR’s payment, expense and financial reconciliation system, CaAwardNet.\nIdentifies budget, payment, expenditure, and/or reporting issues and acts to resolve them in a timely manner.\nWorks with CaAwardNet users and internal staff to identify day-to-day bugs as well as opportunities for process and system improvements.\nDefines, documents and tests business and functional requirements for improvements to the CaAwardNet system.\nLeads efforts for greater connectivity of data elements between CaAwardNet and other reporting systems such as ReportNet, OICR’s awards management system.\nBudget Monitoring:\nWorks with internal and external Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Principal Investigators to ensure CaAwardNet budgets are appropriately entered, quarterly expenditure reports are completed, and year-end financial reports are submitted and reconciled.\nEnsures alignment of data in CaAwardNet with agreements in consultation with the Senior Research and Awards Coordinator in the Research Operations office.\nGenerates quarterly expenditure reports that includes high-level project status, operational risks and mitigation plans for all projects and programs and obtains approval from management.\nPrepares budget payment schedule and obtains approval from Director and other approvers.\nProvides analysis of budget activities for decision making by Director and other stakeholders.\nQuality Control:\nLeads quality control of project and program financials in CaAwardNet during the entire funding lifecycle from competition launch to project closeout.\nPerforms data analysis, visualization, reporting, and archiving.\nEnsure alignment of financial-based language and principles in documents including: policies, SOPs, Request for Applications, Notice of Decisions, and agreements.\nTrains new Program Managers and/or Financial Officers on the process to submit financial data in the system and on any process change.\nPerformance Measurement:\nProvides headcount analysis to support OICR’s annual Key Performance (KPI) reporting.\nProvides financial data and analysis to staff and the Executive team for OICR’s Strategic Plan.\nSupports secondary analysis of performance data for presentation to OICR Executive and the Board of Directors, as applicable, to support performance monitoring and decision-making.\nPrepares and provides ad hocreports to internal and external sites, the Executive team, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.\nTools & Technology\nImproves the accuracy and efficiency of data collection and reporting on CaAwardNet.\nProvides business analysis, system administration, training and technical support for CaAwardNet.\nProvides first-line help-desk support to CaAwardNet users and maintains CaAwardNet training and user documentation.\nKeeps up to date with on-line tools and best practices for tracking performance.\nSecondary system administrator the KPI reporting system, ReportNet.\nLearns other OICR electronic systems to monitor the financial and operational status of projects.\nResource Management:\nManages vendor related to CaAwardNet system errors and improvements from requirements creation to testing to full-scale implementation.\nContributes and executes on the annual operating plan of the Research Operations team.\nWorks with vendors for quotation processes for system enhancements, contract renewals and SaaS fees, compliance with service level agreements, and resolve issues. \nPosition Requirements\nBachelors degree in business management with a specialization in financial data management, or recognized equivalent.\nExcellent project management skills and the ability to drive towards delivering results on time & on budget.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify options, draw logical conclusions and recommend practical courses of action.\nAttention to detail: completes data collection and validation with a high level of accuracy.\nExcellent communicator: develops and presents material for review and informational purposes using strong written, verbal and graphical communication skills.\nExcellent organizational and time management skills.\nDemonstrated ability to influence individuals without reporting authority.\nExcellent proficiency with software applications in a Microsoft Office environment (Excel, Word, and databases) and other spreadsheet-based tools and databases.\nResponds quickly and accurately to time-sensitive requests for information.\nDemonstrated ability to provide end-to-end project management and business analysis support for the implementation of system enhancements or introduction of new systems and coordinating with technical and non-technical staff and vendors on feature design and implementation.\nCommitted to continuous learning: keeps up-to-date on best practices, tools and techniques in areas of responsibility and shares information with the team.\nWorks well within a team where there is no reporting authority by the individual, and is open to receiving feedback and incorporating that feedback for improvement.\nWillingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.\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 8, 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 below. 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.\nThe Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. 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