INVENTORY: Officers needed at CIHR, come join our team!

Special posting considerations

You must provide a cover letter: In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating not only that you have the required experience, but how it was acquired and your leadership role in delivering results. Ensure that you provide specific, clear and accurate details (what, when, where, and how you acquired each qualification). The curriculum vitae may be a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the cover letter. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria will not be given further consideration.

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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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)

Asset Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and/or experience in health research and/or health-related administration
• Knowledge of operations and policies related to delivery of national-scale research funding programs, including: peer/merit review systems, competition management, funding program tools/schemes

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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