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Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program: Child Health and Human Development

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations, the incumbent provides administrative support to the CHILD-BRIGHT Network Central Office, committees, working groups, and leadership.

This one-year maternity leave replacement supports the Network's day-to-day administration, including meeting coordination, communications, documentation management, operational follow-up, and occasional support for reports, presentations, events, and travel.

The role also provides defined administrative support for implementation science-related research projects, working in support of the Implementation Science Postdoctoral Fellow and program leadership. It does not require implementation science expertise, project management training, or independent research responsibilities.

General Duties

Central Office Administration





- Coordinates meetings at the network, committee, and leadership levels, including scheduling, agenda preparation, supporting materials, meeting logistics, and follow-up activities.
- Uses AI-assisted tools to support meeting summaries and action tracking, and reviews AI-generated materials for completeness, accuracy, appropriate tone, and required follow-up.
- Manages incoming and outgoing administrative communications, including emails, correspondence, and routine inquiries.
- Exercises sound judgement within established processes and appropriately escalates complex, confidential, or time-sensitive administrative matters.
- Provides administrative and coordination support for network-wide initiatives, committees, and activities, including logistical and documentation support as required.
- Acts as a first point of contact and liaises with Network members, partners, community members, external organizations, and RI-MUHC administrative offices.
- Supports the navigation and application of RI-MUHC administrative processes, procedures, and policies.
- Drafts, formats, and manages correspondence, meeting materials, and other operational documents, including confidential and sensitive administrative information, assists occasionally with reports and presentations.
- Compiles and organizes information from various sources for summaries, background materials,



and administrative follow-up.
- Maintains and organizes Network documentation, records, filing systems, and shared digital workspaces.
- Assists occasionally with travel arrangements, event logistics, and meeting accommodations.
- Tracks deadlines, commitments, action items, and administrative follow-up activities.
- Assists with routine technology and software issues and coordinates additional support when required.
- Works with Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, and AI-assisted workplace tools to improve administrative efficiency, information organization, and document quality.
- Assists with identifying and implementing practical administrative and operational process improvements.
- Performs other related administrative duties as assigned.

Implementation Science Program Support

- Coordinates logistics for implementation science-related program and working meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, supporting materials, and follow-up activities.
- Maintains project records, documentation, contact lists, and shared resources related to implementation science activities and research projects.
- Assists with the collection, organization, and tracking of project updates, reporting information, and routine communications.
- Assists with the collection and organization of information required for project updates, implementation planning activities, annual reporting, and routine documentation requirements.
- Supports implementation science project teams and program leadership through administrative coordination and follow-up activities.
- Provides administrative support that contributes to continuity du

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