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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, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Job Details

Position: Project Coordinator

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Clinical Translation

Reports To: Director, Clinical Translation

Hiring Range: $56,000 to $62,700, commensurate with level of experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan (Sun Life), plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Temporary (1-year contract)

Position Summary

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is looking to fill an existing vacancy for a Project Coordinator to join the Clinical Translation program.

The OICR Window-of-Opportunity (WOO) Network, led by Drs. Melanie Spears (Co-Lead, Diagnostic Development, OICR) and Arif Awan (Medical Oncologist, The Ottawa Hospital), is a provincial collaboration of researchers, clinicians, and patient partners, conducting pre-surgical window trials, in patients with operable cancers, assessing biological impact of novel immunotherapy agents, or their combinations.

The WOO Network is seeking an experienced individual with project management and communication skills to effectively execute and manage the daily operations of the WOO Network, while supporting the WOO Network Co-Leads and Executive Committee members to implement the Network’s vision and strategic plan. The Project Coordinator will function as the central interface between the Network’s administrative activities and its funded trials. He/she will be responsible for assisting with all planning, administrative and reporting activities, interacting frequently with the Clinical Translations Director of Operations, who together with the Co-leads, is a member of the WOO Network Executive.

This position is temporary, full-time for one-year.

Position Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day Network activities, acting as central point of contact for all active WOO trials; track and provide support to deliver timely WOO trials.
• Act as a liaison between WOO trial teams and the WOO Network Executive.
• Act as a liaison between Patient Partners and the WOO Network Executive.
• Act as central point of contact for WOO cost centre budget, ensuring timely submission of quarterly expense reports to Research Operations.
• Plan and coordinate annual Patient Partner Round Tables, gather and analyze feedback on patient partner pain points from the previous year, and develop strategies to enhance their engagement and overall experience.
• Support planning for the annual WOO Network Meeting where trial concepts are discussed and prioritized.
• Prepare presentations and communication materials for internal and external audiences.

Project Coordination:

• Apply project management best practices, tools, knowledge and expertise in managing Network activities.
• Coordinate the development of business cycle strategic plan objectives, milestones and deliverables, yearly work plans, particularly the Network’s Call for Concepts.
• Provides coordination of all WOO Network clinical trials. Track trial activities, analyzing risks, discussing risk mitigation plans where required, and updating the WOO Executive.
• Plan, schedule and organize trial team meetings, keeping clear minutes, capture assignment of action items and ensure follow-up.

Position Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline or recognized equivalent.
• Practical and related experience in clinical trials.
• Above average project, team and people management skills.
• Excellent skills preparing project/trial documents, spreadsheets, process mapping, and GANTT charts.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

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: April 21, 2026
CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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