Salary Range: $55,677-$73,076/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

This position will remain open until filled.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to Administrator, Research Business Operations, the Coordinator, Research Funds Services provides research financial reporting and administration on assigned grant funded programs. The responsibilities include monitoring research projects and research grant budgets, coordinating the development and submission of research financial reports, liaising with PHSA restricted funds finance team to ensure grants financial information is accurately maintained, monitoring and tracking receipts and disbursements and assisting with the management, allocation and coordination of  research funds among Partners and Stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management or pursuing a professional designation program and preferably three (3) years of recent related experience in a multi government institutional setting, including experience working with national and international granting and funding bodies.  
Knowledge and experience in working with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a university/life science environment. Knowledge of grant management and familiarity with granting agencies and their guidelines and policies. Working knowledge of the university/health care funding process and procurement practices is an asset. Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in a professional and confidential manner.  Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.  Demonstrated ability to productively use word processing, excel spreadsheets, financial reporting and project/budget management applications.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to handle workload pressures and demonstrated ability to prioritize.  Ability to supervise junior staff.