Description
Campus
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

About us
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $53.3 million in research funding per year, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas. This past year, $10 million philanthropic dollars was raised for research, education and knowledge translation, and the over 7000 alumni were deeply engaged through events and networking opportunities.

Your opportunity
The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health (CanPath), housed at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, is Canada's largest population cohort study and a national platform for population-level health research. CanPath enables researchers to investigate how genetics, environment, lifestyle, and behaviour interact to influence the development of cancer and other chronic diseases. Through health, demographic, and biological data voluntarily contributed by more than 350,000 Canadians, CanPath supports researchers across the country in advancing knowledge and improving population health.

Your responsibilities will include

Coordinating research agreement and contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and administering research agreements, contracts, and partnership agreements while ensuring compliance with University policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards

Supporting research administration and compliance activities, including reviewing funding proposals and agreements, monitoring reporting requirements and deadlines, supporting research ethics and privacy processes, and advising on policy and procedural requirements

Supporting stakeholder engagement and partnerships, including liaising with researchers, sponsors, collaborators, and project partners, coordinating meetings and communications, and facilitating research-related initiatives

Supporting knowledge sharing, including developing, maintaining, and implementing standard operating procedures, training content and guidelines, communicating committee decisions,



and contributing to activities that enhance program visibility and reputation

Supporting operational and financial activities, including tracking project milestones, verifying grant submissions and invoices, collaborating on cost estimates, developing procedures and training materials, and recommending process improvements

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience

Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting research administration, contract administration, grants administration, or a related function within an academic or research environment

Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and administering research agreements, sponsor terms, compliance terms, contracts, and other legal documents

Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, sponsor requirements, and regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements

Experience supporting research funding activities, including proposal development, sponsor requirements, reporting obligations, or grant administration

Experience monitoring compliance requirements and identifying issues requiring escalation or review

Experience coordinating projects, meetings, timelines, and stakeholder communications

Experience developing, maintaining, and implementing procedures, standard operating procedures, or training materials

Experience fostering and maintaining effective relationships with researchers, sponsors, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of research administration practices, research ethics requirements, privacy legislation, and regulatory compliance frameworks

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint), project management software (e.g., Asana) and Zoom

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex issues and recommend practical solutions independently

Strong attention to detail and ability to review documentation for accuracy and compliance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain policies, procedures, and contractual requirements to diverse audiences

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Assets (Nonessential)

Public health/population health experience and/or a Master of Public Health





Experience with streamlining administrative processes

To be successful in this role you will be

Communicator

Meticulous

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Please note this is a grant-funded term position through March 2028.

Closing Date
10/19/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group
USW

Appointment Type
Grant - Term

Schedule
Full time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 11 -- $79,640 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $101,845. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category
Administrative / Managerial

Divisional HR Office Email
[email protected]

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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