About OICR

OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Job Details

Position: Student

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN)

Reports To: Portfolio and Informatics Manager

Salary: $20/hour, plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Temporary for four (4) months

Position Summary

The Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN) is seeking a student to support the Portfolio & Informatics team and help develop novel reports and analyze data that will be used to identify Canadian clinical trial opportunities.

3CTN is a pan-Canadian initiative to improve the efficiency and quality of academic clinical trials in Canada. Hosted by OICR, the 3CTN Coordinating Centre supports a network of cancer centres across Canada.

This position is temporary, full-time for four (4) months. This role is partially funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program of the Government of Canada. Applicants must be eligible for funding through this program.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete environmental scans, literature reviews and/or consult clinical research teams as needed to guide the completion of project activities
• Review cancer clinical trials information, enter data into the 3CTN Clinical Trials Management System database, and support the development of reports for Network members and other stakeholders
• Ensure reports’ development considers agile, efficient and sustainable processes required for content management and data integrity
• Develop presentation materials and participate in knowledge exchange activities with 3CTN members and external stakeholders
• Assist with planning and coordination of 3CTN meetings, educational webinars, workshops
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree preferably in a science or health related discipline
• Strong interest in oncology clinical research
• Strong written and oral communications and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and a broad range of 3CTN stakeholders, including clinical research professionals, trial sponsors and patient advocacy groups
• Familiarity with project management methodology (e.g., training or certificate)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, with some knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Power BI, or similar data informatics reporting tool
  

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

POSTED DATE: February 26, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.