Administrative Assistant - Research

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 046-25-761020300

Posting End Date: February 26, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term - Grant Funded

Anticipated Start and End Date: March 10, 2025 – March 10, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Hourly Salary: $26.089, $27.011, $27.806, $28.722, $29.580, $30.682, $31.664

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant at CancerCare MB (CCMB) will be responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Research Support Office (RSO). The incumbent will support the intake of research projects, coordinate CCMB's process to assess the Departmental impact of new research projects (impact review), coordinate pertinent documents associated with the impact review, and support tasks related to day-to-day operations of the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute.

This position will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the Manager, Research Support Office and the Manager, Research Administration and Operations.

This Administrative Assistant will prioritize, organize tasks, utilize administrative systems and programs to provide administrative support that enhance the overall department efficiencies.

Qualifications:

Education

• Post secondary diploma/certificate in administration, health sciences or post secondary degree in Science is preferred.

Experience

• 3 years experience of administrative support and assistance working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple, competing priorities.
• Experience in research or health care environment is preferred.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple projects; work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to coordinate and work with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate events and meetings
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills, & attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Visio)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in several competing priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Biosafety processes and regulations is considered an asset.
• Experience working with biological and chemical reagents.

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• WHIMIS and biosafety training complete or the ability to complete the training within the first three months of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to speak French is preferred

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.