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Title posted on Jobillico - Programs Officer
Posted on December 16, 2024 by Employer details Canada Foundation for Innovation
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<p><strong>Programs Officer</strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Anticipatory</span><br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Position summary</strong></p><p>Reporting to a team of Senior Programs Officers, the Programs Officer assists in the design, development and implementation of the CFI?s funding programs and policies, coordinates the merit review processes of proposals and makes recommendations on final budgets and change requests for CFI awards to the Senior Programs Officers.</p><p><strong>Objectives of this Position</strong></p><ul><li>Contributes to the oversight and management of CFI awards by responding to queries from institutions across Canada, by negotiating project timelines, and by analyzing project budgets and amendment requests to formulate recommendations to the Senior Programs Officer.</li><li>Participates in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of CFI funding competitions.</li></ul><p><strong>Key activities: </strong></p><ul><li>Provides client service to CFI-eligible research institutions and funding partners by responding to information requests, including explaining the CFI mandate, programs and policies.</li><li>Reviews, analyzes and recommends actions relating to institutional queries for both the pre- and post-award phases of CFI projects. A typical portfolio of institutions includes over 40 research institutions spanning large universities, smaller universities, colleges, and research institutes managing nearly $600M in CFI funding in 500 CFI awards.</li><li>Analyzes final project budget and amendment requests (~150 per year) in a timely fashion and formulates recommendations to the appropriate Senior Programs Officer.</li><li>Participates on competition planning team(s) and contributes to the development of competition documentation, including guidelines, communications and review materials.</li><li>Analyzes proposals and associated documentation to ensure compliance with CFI requirements.</li><li>Participates in the planning, organization and conduct of merit review committee meetings, in coordination with the Senior Programs Officers and competition teams, including identification and recruitment of Canadian and international reviewers.</li><li>Develops tools or processes to facilitate administrative processes for the Programs team.</li><li>Participates in other CFI responsibilities and special projects, as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a dynamic team</li><li>Ability to multitask and to meet multiple deadlines</li><li>Ability to work under pressure with a high volume of work</li><li>Ability to adapt to, and manage, changing priorities and workloads, and willing to take on more responsibilities as needed</li><li>Ability to read and understand technical scientific proposals as well as an understanding of the infrastructure used in performing scientific research</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Knowledge:</strong></p><ul><li>Good understanding of the Canadian research community and scientific research process</li><li>Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good judgment, discretion and professionalism</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:<br></strong></p><ul><li>Excellent proficiency in both official languages, including oral and written communication skills, is mandatory for this role· University degree (preferably in life sciences, natural sciences or engineering) or relevant experience</li><li>Excellent knowledge of databases, electronic communications, spreadsheets and text processing. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of other Microsoft software is an asset.</li><li>Previous relevant experience in grants administration is considered an asset</li></ul><strong>Total Compensation:<br></s- LocationOttawa, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14991359
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