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***Although we are accepting applications until December 22, 2023, an initial retrieval of applicants will be conducted on October 17, 2023 due to operational needs. Further retrievals will take place based on potential future vacancies.***
What is an inventory?
When someone applies to an inventory, the Jobs.gc.ca system will automatically screen you in the inventory if you answer yes to all essential experiences and education. When the system retrieves your application in the inventory, it will randomly choose applicants with a screened-in status. If an applicant is randomly chosen through the request from the hiring manager, they will assess each of your answers on how you meet the experiences and education. With this specific inventory, you are eligible to be reassessed after six months, allowing you to update your answers and add information at any time. Please note you are not applying for a specific job but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
CIHR offices are located in Ottawa, Ontario; however, CIHR employees are currently working within flexible work arrangements. Operational requirements will determine the need for on-site presence and/or relocation and may change over time. The hiring manager will discuss these details with candidates, as applicable.
The Program Design and Delivery branch is responsible for all competition design and delivery of investigator-initiated and priority-driven grant and award research programs.
The purpose of this job is to support CIHR in achieving its mandate by contributing relevant strategic advice, developing, implementing and management of projects, policies, and programs related to an area of expertise. This includes responsibility for ensuring consistency across the organization and alignment with the other granting councils, where appropriate.
In this role, you will be:
• contributing to the development of program delivery specific policies, procedures, and/or guidelines;
• assisting in the drafting and development of funding opportunities;
• setting and adhering to competition timelines;
• advising on and planning peer reviewer requirements, such as reviewer recruitment; and
• coordinating, advising on, and auditing reviewer assignments.
You will manage and track the progression of the delivery of funding opportunities, and oversee the work of assigned coordinators in all aspects of program delivery activities.
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!
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.
This process aims to create and maintain an inventory for assignment, secondment or deployment purposes (at same level or equivalent) within CIHR to fill various positions with various linguistic profiles and various security requirements.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
• A post-secondary diploma from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience in the administration of research and/or award funding programs;
• Significant* experience in managing complex** projects and in interpreting and implementing related policies and procedures;
• Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal or external stakeholders;
• Significant* experience in the identification and analysis of policy and procedural problems and issues.
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties over a period of at least 2 years.
**Complex issues are issues with two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional or horizontal, sensitive or confidential, holding significant risk, affecting many partners or stakeholders, having a major impact on the public service or the Canadians, or having a potential for significant media coverage.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• Successful completion of a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant field of study from a recognized university;
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in preparing briefing/information materials;
• Experience working with Indigenous community organizations and/or knowledge of Indigenous cultures (i.e., First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis)***.
• Experience in supervision (through quality control, prioritizing of work, supervising employees or through other means such as mentoring or coaching);
• Experience administering training award programs;
• Experience leading or participating in a change management project.
***Qualification for Indigenous Health Research related positions.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
COMPTENCIES:
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Judgement
• Working with others (Collaborating and Relationship Management)
• Planning and organizing
• Initiative
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Organizational and Self Awareness
• Planning and Organizing
• Knowledge of approaches or experience in developing or implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion policies, strategies or initiatives.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to travel may be required.
Reliability Status security clearance
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
How to complete a self-declaration:
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form.
1) The CIHR is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In an effort to improve representation in the executive ranks to reflect Canada’s diversity, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
2) The application method selected for this hiring process will be through online-applications submitted via the GC Jobs site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
3) We would like to thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for assessment will be contacted. We will communicate with you regarding this process by email. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.
4) From amongst those candidates that meet the essential criteria of education and experiences; CIHR may select a certain number of candidates that most closely meet the position requirements to participate in the next selection phase.
5) For questions, please contact .
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.