Program Coordinator - Translational Medicine
Job ID
24377
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$65,452 - $89,997
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Translational Medicine
Target Openings
1
Work Type
Hybrid
Hours of Work
35.00
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
13 months
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-08-11
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-21
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the chance to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
As a Program Coordinator, you will provide high-level executive and operational support to the Associate Chief, Clinical Research, contributing to the successful delivery of strategic priorities across administrative, academic, research, and financial portfolios.

Acting as a trusted partner, you will coordinate complex activities, manage competing priorities, and facilitate effective communication among internal and external stakeholders.
**Here's What You'll Get to Do**
Provide executive level administrative support to the Associate Chief, Clinical Research and manages the various team calendars associated with this position, schedules meetings with a high level of complexity, coordination and organization.

Resolve scheduling conflicts by collaborating closely with partners to understand concerns, challenges, and action as appropriate.

Record & transcribe minutes and prepares correspondence including letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations
Provide comprehensive coordination support for strategic events in support of the Associate Chief, Clinical Research priorities.

Ensuring seamless planning and execution through management of event logistics, stakeholder communications, speaker and participant coordination, catering, audiovisual needs, signage, briefing materials, run-of-show planning, and day-of support.

Coordinate air travel, accommodations, ground transportation, registration fees and travel itineraries for the Associate Chief, Clinical Research, team personnel and external partners as needed.





Assist the Manager in recruitment (scheduling, interviewing, orientation) and acts as a primary training resource and support for the team.

Coordinate the onboarding of research students (paid/unpaid), volunteers, processes HR administrative tasks (e.g., offer letters, change forms, FTE/salary adjustments, terminations, contract renewals) and fulfills timekeeper responsibilities.

Assist the Manager/research team with HR administrative tasks, consults with Human Resources, Occupational Health and Finance on matters related to the employee lifecycle (e.g., payroll administration, onboarding, offboarding).

Coordinate payroll approvals for various teams
Coordinate/assist in annual faculty reviews, reappointment process, Ministry of Health report, academic promotions, CDCP (Career Development & Compensation Programme), research and divisional reviews (5 & 10 year), CPSO reporting requirements.

Assist the Manager with financial planning, forecasting, and management of research accounts by tracking salaries, benefits, revenues, and expenses, and supporting budget projections through the myBI system.

Reconcile and process journal entries, reports, variances/discrepances, renews physician memberships, process invoices, payments, P-card statements, and financial transactions in accordance with Sick

Kids e-procurement, Finance and P-Card Policies.

Prepare and update the Associate Chief's CV, reporting awards, books/book chapters, funding, presentations (local, provincial, international), publications etc., dossier, teaching evaluations and other supporting material, Bio sketches and CCV maintenance.

Provide grant management support and understanding of various granting agencies ensuring applications comply with granting agency requirements.

Coordinate stationary supplies, IT equipment, decommissioning of office equipment and maintains a system for document tracking and storage, retrieval and destruction that complies with Sick

Kids policies.

Other tasks as needed
**Here's What You'll Need**
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in supporting senior management roles
Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in business or office administration or related field, equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 - 5 years of experience in managing calendars, schedules with senior management roles and a high degree of complexity, coordination, and organization.

Advanced knowledge in Videoconferencing, Microsoft Office, Share

Point, Teams, CoPilot, Zoom, Adobe, Redcap, Endnote, Canva.





Adaptable with a strong ability to work with several styles and ability to build effective and cohesive relationships.

Strong business acumen with a high degree of professionalism.

Knowledge of project management principles, experience supporting an administrative program and strategic projects.

Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills with advanced communication (written & verbal), consultative and presentation skills.

Ability to think conceptually, work independently and collaboratively, exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Advanced organizational skills, problem solving, time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

Leadership, process improvement and operational experience.

Creative, initiative-taking, initiative with advanced analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills.

Strong desire for continuing professional development.

Participates as a collaborative team member and interacts with a wide variety of internal and external partners.

Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives
**Employment Type:**
Temporary, 1-year contract
1.00 FTE
35 hours per week
Hybrid model of work supported
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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