Requisition number
197873E
Date posted
05/06/2026
Project Manager I, Research Grants BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Project Manager I leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the department and is accountable for the accurate and efficient administration of the financial functions of the department including research grants. The role will ensure the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. The Project Manager I will identify and track metrics as they relate to the project deliverables. The responsibilities include monitoring and assisting with the development of project and research grant budgets, purchasing, assisting with the coordination of funds among co-applicants from the Provincial Health Services Authority, BC Cancer and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) and the University of British Columbia (UBC), and approving department expenditures. The role will provide consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and other parties.
What you'll do - Establishes detailed project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Executes project plan according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, consults with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
- Manages a portfolio of research projects. Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Makes recommendations to Director regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implements or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets. Analyzes variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Reviews project agreements, supports grant applications, and meets sponsor reporting requirements.
- Provides leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment, including financial analysis, budgeting guidance, and purchasing advice to ensure sound decision-making.
- Maintains accurate financial information for all research funds and ensure compliance with PHSA, UBC, and granting agency policies.
- Leads process improvement initiatives - implements or enhances systems that support efficient management of research funds and operations.
- Provides leadership to research funds services coordinators and collaborates with research finance teams across institutions.
- Oversees purchasing, corporate card reconciliation, payroll corrections, and salary allocations.
- Collaborates across multiple institutions - regularly communicates with PHSA, BC Cancer, BCCF, UBC, and granting agencies to exchange information and resolve financial issues.
- Supports institutional compliance and accountability - follows all financial policies, ensures data accuracy, and helps maintain the department's standing with granting agencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You have:
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What you bring Qualifications:
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in Finance or Business with partial completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA), with a minimum of five (5) year's experience, including experience in fund accounting, project management, financial planning, and grants administration, preferably in a large, multi-site healthcare, university / life sciences environment.
- Ability to apply critical thinking in the analysis of operational problems and recommendation of innovative solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated administrative, organizational, work planning and control skills.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills. Superior analytical skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise meaningful ways.
- Strong computer and financial application skills including demonstrated ability to productively use spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and database applications.
- Customer focused with ability to facilitate and encourage co-operation between diverse operational groups and skill sets.
- Knowledge of grant management and familiarity with granting agencies and their guidelines and policies.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until June 1, 2027)
Salary Range: $90,770 - $130,481. 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.
Location: 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630.
Requisition Number: 197873E
