About Ontario Genomics

Ontario Genomics is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the province of Ontario. Established in 2000, our mission is to lead the application of genomics-based solutions across key sectors of the economy to drive economic growth, improved quality of life and global leadership for Ontario. Our vision is to enable healthy people, a healthy economy and a healthy planet through genomics innovations. We work with researchers, small and large companies, not-for-profits and governments to create public-private and public-public partnerships that unlock made-in-Ontario, cutting-edge solutions and technologies for the world.

Role Description:

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations and Project Management, the Project Coordinator will provide administrative and project management support for both pre and post award processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Research Operations and Project Management Office to coordinate the quarterly reporting schedule with project managers and administrative staff at research institutions and functions as initial point of contact for projects within the research portfolio.
• Assisting with the intake, tracking and reviewing of new applications prior to submission to Genome Canada
• Liaising with the communications team for announcements pertaining to Ontario Genomics-led initiatives to interested parties.
• Responsible for entering information in OGI Databases (SalesForce and Factorial).
• Preparing for upcoming project meetings; acting as main point of contact for external participants’ logistic inquiries.
• Liaising with OG Finance team for all payment processing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Secondary education
• 2+ years’ experience in a project coordination role in a technical environment
• A scientific background is not required but considered an asset
• Strong administrative and data management skills
• Experience with SalesForce and Factorial/Smart Simple a definite benefit
• Experience working with Microsoft office suites
• Proactive, self-starter and detailed oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

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