Job Summary
WHO ARE WE?
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is a federal government agency that provides funding to support the work of thousands of health researchers. CIHR's mission is to support a healthier Canada by leading investment in innovative and collaborative research and helping to solve our health care challenges today and in the future. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada. Are you looking for new challenges in a dynamic team? Are you looking for an environment where your expertise is recognized and heard?
If you answered yes to the above, then come join our team!
By joining our team, not only will you be joining a multidisciplinary, dynamic group of professionals – but you will also be contributing to Canada’s leading health research agency to innovate and find solutions to pressing health care challenges and improve the lives of Canadians.
Count yourself in! As an employer committed to equitable hiring and creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, CIHR collects self-declaration information from candidates. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to.
WHY WORK AT CIHR?
CIHR is dedicated to creating a healthy and stimulating work environment. People are the foundation of our organization. As a member of a CIHR team, you will become part of a diverse community where teamwork and the sharing of ideas amplifies our effectiveness. In addition to a dynamic environment where your work is valued by senior management, CIHR offers excellent conditions that set the agency apart from other employers. For instance, employees enjoy:
• Competitive salary scale: bilingual bonuses and performance pay
• Progressive work environment
• Hybrid Work Model & Remote work opportunities
• Seamless transition for public servants
• A great work-life balance
As a Government of Canada Agency, CIHR employees are considered public servants and receive the same the pension and benefits as the core public administration.
The CIHR is a separate agency of the Government of Canada, which allows us to establish human resources policies and programs that meet our specific needs.
We encourage existing public servants to contact the email address below for questions related to transferring to a separate agency.
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THIS INVENTORY?
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This inventory will be the primary method used on an ongoing basis to staff vacant positions across the organization in a variety of Administrative, Professional, and Technical positions within various portfolios and branches, including Finance, Communications, IT, and Human Resources. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Essential Qualifications
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
• Experience in preparing written communications
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders
• Experience in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience in analyzing and synthesizing data and making recommendations
• Experience in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of projects
• Experience working with databases and basic statistics
• Experience in maintaining and updating a customer relationship management system
• Experience in managing procurement contracts
• Experience in managing budgets
COMPETENCIES:
• Critical Thinking
• Working with others (Collaborating and Relationship Management)
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative
• Communication (Oral and Written)
