Research Associate I

Union:  Non-Union Number of Vacancies:  1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement  Site:  700 University Ave, Toronto Department:  CIHR Institute of Cancer Research at UHN Reports to:  ICR Scientific Director & Assistant Director Salary Range: $75,465 - $94,322 per annum  Hours:  37.5 Hours Per Week Shifts:  Monday - Friday Status:  Permanent Full-Time Closing Date:  November 27, 2026 Position Summary Reporting to the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director, the Research Associate I plays a central role in advancing the Institute's strategic, operational, and partnership priorities. The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a broad portfolio of initiatives, projects, funding opportunities, and collaborations that support the Institute's mandate. The role is primarily administrative and coordination-focused, requiring strong scientific understanding, exceptional organizational and project management skills, analytical abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), headquartered at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). ICR advances cancer research in Canada by developing new national research initiatives and coordinating Canada‑wide efforts supported by federal, national, and provincial partners. Key Duties: • Lead and support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ICR strategic initiatives, projects, and funding opportunities. • Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, analyses, and prepare briefing notes, presentations, business cases, and internal bulletins to support decision-making by the Scientific Director and Assistant Director, and to advance Institute priorities and collaborations. • Coordinate and monitor deliverables, correspondence, documentation, and timelines associated with ICR's strategic initiatives, projects, and funding opportunities. • Participate in peer review, relevance review, and validation activities related to CIHR cancer research investments. • Query large datasets, conduct analyses, and create data visualizations using tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to inform strategic planning and support institute initiatives. • Optimize existing data management systems and processes and contribute to database development and maintenance (e.g., funding databases, stakeholder lists, peer reviewer lists). • Contribute to communications products, including newsletters, reports, web content, and social media materials that promote ICR's activities and impact.   • Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of workshops, meetings, conferences, advisory activities, and stakeholder engagement events. • Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance ICR priorities and initiatives. • Represent ICR at internal and external meetings and undertake other duties and special projects as assigned. • Maintain and update the Institute’s content management systems (e.g., SharePoint) to ensure accessible and well-organized documentation. • Completion of a Master’s degree in a health- or science-related discipline, combined with extensive project management experience. Experience working in government, academic, and/or research environments is required. • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in a similar position required.  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience preferr