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Canadian Research Data Centre Network

Project Coordinator (II) – Project Manager (SSCAN) & Grants Writer (Job ID 76196)

Term/ Start Date: 24-month contract 

Position Type: Hybrid 

Salary: $41.99 – $59.09 (hourly)

Duties:  

This position combines project management for the SSCAN Data Space project with leadership in research grants as CRDCN seeks to secure funding for future projects, including the build of the infrastructure that will be specified by the SSCAN project.  

On the project management side, this entails: 

  • Working closely with other staff and stakeholders on the SSCAN project, including the Data and Policy Lead, the Metadata and Curation Lead, and the Lead Architect, who will all be based at CRDCN headquarters at McMaster University 
  • Leading and managing all aspects of detailed project planning, expanding on the milestones and deliverables in the project agreement, setting delivery dates, organising and leading check-ins, tracking progress, creating communication pathways between project colleagues 
  • Ensuring CRDCN management is regularly informed of project status, manage risk buy escalating issues, and providing action plans for addressing delays/issues. 
  • Leading the writing of narrative progress reports, drawing on project colleagues for input, coordinating documentation and managing reporting timelines 
  • Using accessible project management tools to plan and track progress, ensuring all relevant parties have access to key files 
  • Planning, or supporting the planning, coordination, and scheduling of meetings for stakeholder groups, events, advisory committees  
  • Working with CRDCN communications to ensure key messaging with internal and external stakeholders 

On the grant writing side, this entails: 

  • Proactively identifying funding mechanisms that could be sought to advance CRDCN’s strategic priorities 
  • Seeking partnerships where applicable for collaborative grant submissions 
  • Contributing to the writing and submission of research proposals to external funding agencies 
  • Negotiating research agreements and subcontracts to meet site and coordinating centre requirements
  • Reporting on grant progress to funders, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders

The following assets are highly desirable: 

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences discipline is preferred 
  • In depth use of project management framework, including scope management, project planning, communication management, risk/issue management and cost management
  • Experience leading complex projects in a hybrid work environment is required
  • Experience in successful grant writing, from identifying mechanisms through writing and reporting
  • Comfortable leading multiple concurrent projects
  • Knowledge of IT program management best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a diverse team on strategic projects
  • Experience leading and implementing best practices in change management is an asset

Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field of study.
  • Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

How to apply:  

To apply, please use the following link and search Job ID 76196: Project Coordinator (II) – Project Manager (SSCAN) & Grants Writer 

If you have any questions, please email info@crdcn.ca.