Hamilton Health Sciences
The Grants Specialist will identify, promote, and manage industry sponsored and government research funding opportunities for members of the research community, including review of funding terms, drafting and assembling the components of the funding application, and developing the budget, working closely with the researchers and research teams, all in an effort to facilitate the growth of world-class research and innovation at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Grants Specialist will provide expert assistance, professional and strategic advice to HHS researchers in the preparation of research grant applications and management of funded research projects/programs, and provide guidance to other stakeholders (researchers, contracts team, finance team, study teams, etc) on the analysis of current or proposed grants in relation to HHSC’s regulatory and legal obligations and potential risk exposure.
- Masters degree in Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, and general knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment and/or clinical research setting.
- Experience in proposal drafting and development (5-6 years)
- Scientific or clinical trial knowledge or involvement (3 years)
- Demonstrated excellence in effective communication and interpersonal skills within a professional environment
- Demonstrated proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database systems ie. Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Word
- Effective problem solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to meet project and task deadlines, excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
David Braley Research Bldg
Organization
Research
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
47.4600
Maximum Salary
60.8500
Post Date
Aug 22, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
Sep 4, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
Research initiatives at Hamilton Health Sciences are committed to advancing excellence in health care through research and education to benefit the people and communities we serve. The Research Administration office reports to Senior Management and is responsible for research administration encompassing Research Finance, Research Development and Relations, Research Contracts, and the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board. These areas support over 500 researchers and personnel staff, from clinical trials to basic science. Research Administration works in affiliation with McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Schedule Work Hours
Regular full-time hours (37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday)
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement