Research Officer

CancerCare 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 a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare 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 # 218-26-762111537

Posting End Date: July 02, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Research Support Office

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status:Term

Reason for Term: Term - Grant Funded 

Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP – Indefinite

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $36.951 /$38.319 /$39.692 /$41.185 /$42.896 /$44.558 /$46.295

Job Summary:

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 CancerCare 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. 

Qualifications:

Education

• Post Secondary degree in a health or science-related discipline from an accredited educational institution. Post Graduate (Master’s) degree preferred. 

Experience

• 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 

Skills and Abilities

• 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  

Asset 

• Doctorate level degree in a health- or science-related discipline


• Experience developing and managing research projects in a healthcare facility 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and able to lift and carry items


• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration  

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record


• Must be legally able to work in Canada


• Ability to speak French is an asset 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.