Research Strategy Development Specialist I

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Replacement or New: Replacement

Site:  Research Solutions & Services (RSS) at OPG

Department: Strategic Research Projects

Reports to: Manager, Strategic Research Projects

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: $43.08 - $53.85 per hour

Status: Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 12 months)

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

Position Summary

The Research Strategy Development Specialist I works closely with the Manager, Director and other stakeholders to support the development and implementation of institution-level strategic projects. The development specialist helps with documentation of existing and future states, tracking and analysis for planning and execution of the projects. They will build relationships and strong communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and development of both risk and change management plans.

Duties:

• Analyze business needs, problems, opportunities, and solution scope
• Evaluate and validate solution value and benefits to the organization, supporting business case development and return on investment analysis
• Facilitate process and design workshops with multidisciplinary groups to identify, validate, and document clinical, business and technical requirements
• Conduct workflow review and process redesign, and support continuous improvement processes
• Coordinate system design, build and testing
• Apply rigorous project management techniques to assist in the management and documentation of project plans, schedules, status reports, and budgets
• Apply sound change management techniques for effective stakeholder engagement and communications, training, and implementation support
• Develop adequate level of knowledge of the subject matter and digital systems being implemented to effectively move projects forward
• Build and maintain momentum on project progress through tracking project milestones, risks and issues, proactive stakeholder engagement, driving issue resolution to deliver project within the planned budget, schedule, and with a high level of quality

Qualifications

• BA/BSc in Health Informatics or Administration, Technology, Science, Business, or related field (graduate degree preferred), and have practical and related experience in the field
• Experience supporting research administration, study start-up, or research operations an asset
• Sound knowledge of project management standards
• Experience in applying change management methodologies and tools
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Change Management certification an asset
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, experience with workshop facilitation an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get things done
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with ambiguity
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies an asset

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.