Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Project Coordinator
Department/Unit Medicine
Research Project Palliative Care Research Program
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP33-25
Employee Group Grant-Paid
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 12 month with possibility of renewal
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $ 58,242 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)
About The Organization
The Palliative Care Research Program at Dalhousie University focuses on advancing research and practice in palliative care across pediatric and adult populations, end-of-life care, MAID , and grief. Our interdisciplinary research team aims to address public health palliative care approaches to care, including through death and grief literacy education and policy development, rigorous investigation, and innovation.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing administrative aspects of a number of research studies. Duties will include budget and payroll management, liaison with Research Ethics Boards (REBs), managing research timelines, data management, and facilitating communication among research team members across multiple institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor study budgets and payroll activities.
- Develop, submit, and manage ethics applications across multiple REBs.
- Maintain accurate records and reference management systems.
- Coordinate research timelines and ensure adherence to project milestones.
- Facilitate and document team meetings and communications across sites.
- Oversee data management activities and maintain data security and privacy.
- Create and maintain basic webpages for the promotion of team activities.
Note
The successful applicant will primarily work remotely, with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g., epidemiology, community/public health, health economics, nursing, sociology)
- Degree or diploma in a related health profession (e.g., Nurse, Allied Health, Psychology) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be accepted
- Experience in budget management, payroll processing, and research administration.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft based programs)
- Demonstrated initiative and the willingness to work closely with members of the research team and community collaborators.
- Ability to be self-directed, and to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Assets
- Previous experience in multi-site research coordination.
- Knowledge of palliative care research.
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 05/30/2025
Close Date 06/13/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18878