Compensation: CAD 75,465 - CAD 94,322 - yearly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Ave, Toronto
Department: CIHR Institute of Cancer Research at UHN
Reports to: ICR Scientific Director & Assistant Director
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Permanent Full-Time
Reporting to the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director, the Research Associate I plays a central role in advancing the Institute's strategic, operational, and partnership priorities. The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a broad portfolio of initiatives, projects, funding opportunities, and collaborations that support the Institute's mandate.
The role is primarily administrative and coordination-focused, requiring robust scientific understanding, exceptional organizational and project management skills, analytical abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), headquartered at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).



ICR advances cancer research in Canada by developing new national research initiatives and coordinating Canada‑wide efforts supported by federal, national, and provincial partners.
Lead and support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ICR strategic initiatives, projects, and funding opportunities.
Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, analyses, and prepare briefing notes, presentations, business cases, and internal bulletins to support decision-making by the Scientific Director and Assistant Director, and to advance Institute priorities and collaborations.
Coordinate and monitor deliverables, correspondence, documentation, and timelines associated with ICR's strategic initiatives, projects, and funding opportunities.
Participate in peer review, relevance review, and validation activities related to CIHR cancer research investments.
Query large datasets, conduct analyses, and create data visualizations using tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to inform strategic planning and support institute initiatives.
Optimize existing data management systems and processes and contribute to database development and maintenance (e.g., funding databases, stakeholder lists, peer reviewer lists).
Contribute to communications products, including newsletters, reports, web content, and social media materials that promote ICR's activities and impact.
Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of workshops, meetings, conferences, advisory activities, and stakeholder engagement events.
Represent ICR at internal and external meetings and undertake other duties and special projects as assigned.
Maintain and update the Institute’s content management systems (e.g., SharePoint) to ensure accessible and well-organized documentation.
Completion of a Master’s degree in a health- or science-related discipline,



combined with extensive project management experience. Experience working in government, academic, and/or research environments is required.
Knowledge of the Canadian cancer research landscape and key stakeholders is highly valued.
Experience working with and analyzing large datasets using advanced Excel functions, automation tools (e.g., VBA, Power Query), or similar.
Experience with programming languages for data analytics (e.g., Python, SQL, R) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly valued.
Experience building or managing reliable databases and data pipelines is a strong asset.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms), Adobe Acrobat, scientific literature tools (e.g., PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, reference managers), with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software and tools.
Exceptional attention to detail, nuance, sensitivity, and assurance of accuracy in communicating health and research information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners.
Superior project management skills and ability to manage time and coordinate workflow across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Bilingualism (French/English) would be considered an asset.
Occasional domestic and/or international travel and flexibility in hours of work, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend and support meetings/events will be required.
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
A flexible work environment
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, in office gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Research Associate I (Permanent Full TIme) (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto