Research Projects Coordinator
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Vancouver, Canada
Temporary,Full-Time
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201367E
Date posted
07/10/2026
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee 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 the Leader or designate and working within the context of a research culture and in accordance with established policies and procedures, vision and values of PHSA, the Research Projects Coordinator works in collaboration with senior scientists and Principal Investigators (PI’s) to manage various projects and grants with a PHSA Research Centre or Entity. The Research Projects Coordinator assists in establishing budgets and milestones for various projects and grants and develops strategies to monitor the progress of projects to ensure project objectives and milestones are met. The Research Projects Coordinator also reviews and evaluates project management methods and makes recommendations to improve efficiency. This position utilizes analytical thinking and strong project management skills to accurately evaluate the project as it relates to the Centre or Entity and multiple stakeholders and to coordinate effective implementation of solutions among departments. The Research Projects Coordinator supervises students and orients staff to project management processes and procedures as required.
Duties/Accountabilities
Contributes to the development of budgets for research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Leader or designate; monitors expenditures for assigned projects, grants and core activities to ensure that funds are spent as planned and within budget and that project objectives are achieved. Provides updated budget summary/milestone information and prepares written progress reports with the Leader or designate for projects, grants and collaborations. Establishes procedures to ensure that objectives for assigned projects, grants and core activities are met. Researches project management methodologies, tools and techniques for application in assigned projects. Provides direction and advice throughout the project lifespan at all levels of the Centre/Entity and on multiple projects and programs; participates in initiatives in project management research, methodology, design, planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring. Identifies, problem solves, and works to remove barriers to successful project completion, with emphasis on resolving issues and facilitating collaborative relationships on assigned projects across departments, collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders. Identifies interdependencies between various groups and projects within the Centre/Entity and facilitates communication among task groups. Evaluates whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the department heads and leaders and identifies discrepancies for the attention of the Leader or designate. Recommends strategies and develops plans in collaboration with project leaders to resolve project efficiency issues where required. Provides work direction to study clerks and other study staff, students, trainees and staff as required. Provides feedback on performance and orients new staff within assigned projects. Liaises with grant/core agencies and collaborators on project objectives and scientific issues and refers strategic issues to the Leader as required.
Qualifications
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Science or Business Administration plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience in project management and/or a research development management role and/or certification as a Project Management Professional.
Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, developing and managing project strategies, evaluation and monitoring, project management principles, and multiple project interaction and integration. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple resource intense projects within a fast paced environment. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent ability to organize work and communicate effectively. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Demonstrated computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Ability to accept responsibility and work independently. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
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Research Projects Coordinator
About the role
Vancouver, Canada
Temporary,Full-Time
Apply Save job
Program
Share on social media
Category
Research
Requisition number
201367E
Date posted
07/10/2026
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee 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 the Leader or designate and working within the context of a research culture and in accordance with established policies and procedures, vision and values of PHSA, the Research Projects Coordinator works in collaboration with senior scientists and Principal Investigators (PI’s) to manage various projects and grants with a PHSA Research Centre or Entity. The Research Projects Coordinator assists in establishing budgets and milestones for various projects and grants and develops strategies to monitor the progress of projects to ensure project objectives and milestones are met. The Research Projects Coordinator also reviews and evaluates project management methods and makes recommendations to improve efficiency. This position utilizes analytical thinking and strong project management skills to accurately evaluate the project as it relates to the Centre or Entity and multiple stakeholders and to coordinate effective implementation of solutions among departments. The Research Projects Coordinator supervises students and orients staff to project management processes and procedures as required.
Duties/Accountabilities
Contributes to the development of budgets for research proposals and projects in collaboration with the Leader or designate; monitors expenditures for assigned projects, grants and core activities to ensure that funds are spent as planned and within budget and that project objectives are achieved. Provides updated budget summary/milestone information and prepares written progress reports with the Leader or designate for projects, grants and collaborations. Establishes procedures to ensure that objectives for assigned projects, grants and core activities are met. Researches project management methodologies, tools and techniques for application in assigned projects. Provides direction and advice throughout the project lifespan at all levels of the Centre/Entity and on multiple projects and programs; participates in initiatives in project management research, methodology, design, planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring. Identifies, problem solves, and works to remove barriers to successful project completion, with emphasis on resolving issues and facilitating collaborative relationships on assigned projects across departments, collaborators, funding agencies and external stakeholders. Identifies interdependencies between various groups and projects within the Centre/Entity and facilitates communication among task groups. Evaluates whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the department heads and leaders and identifies discrepancies for the attention of the Leader or designate. Recommends strategies and develops plans in collaboration with project leaders to resolve project efficiency issues where required. Provides work direction to study clerks and other study staff, students, trainees and staff as required. Provides feedback on performance and orients new staff within assigned projects. Liaises with grant/core agencies and collaborators on project objectives and scientific issues and refers strategic issues to the Leader as required.
Qualifications
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Science or Business Administration plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience in project management and/or a research development management role and/or certification as a Project Management Professional.
Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, developing and managing project strategies, evaluation and monitoring, project management principles, and multiple project interaction and integration. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple resource intense projects within a fast paced environment. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent ability to organize work and communicate effectively. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Demonstrated computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Ability to accept responsibility and work independently. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
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Internal job portal
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If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca (link sends email) with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
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PHSA’s values and Coast Salish Teachings
PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. PHSA’s values are: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, Innovation. In addition, PHSA accepted six Coast Salish Teachings from Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Shane Pointe, Siem Te’ta-in.
Learn more about PHSA’s values and teachings
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and Risk
Call Taker / Dispatcher
Clerical/Secretarial Administrative/Administrative Resource Team
Communications
Community Health Services
Data Analytics
Dental
Finance / Payroll
Health Information Management
Human Resources/ OH&S / Education
Indigenous Health
Information Technology
Lab Pathology
Legal
Management
Medical Imaging
Medical Leadership
Mental Health
Mental Health Support Services
Molecular Imaging and Therapy
New Grad Nurse
Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse
Nutrition
Operations & Strategy Management
Paramedic
Patient Care Support Services
Pharmacy
Physicians
Privacy
Project Management
Psychiatry
Psychology
Quality and Safety
Radiation Therapy
Research
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
Sonography
Supply Chain/Purchasing/Logistics
Support Services
Therapy Services
Trades
Select the job categories you want to be notified for. You can optionally select one or more locations as well to limit the alerts you receive to jobs in those locations.
Locations
AbbotsfordBurnabyCampbell RiverChilliwackCoquitlamCourtenayCranbrookDawson CreekDuncanFernieFort St. JohnHopeKamloopsKelownaLadnerLangleyMaple RidgeMissionNanaimoNelsonNew WestminsterNorth VancouverNorthern BcOliverParksvillePembertonPentictonPort CoquitlalmPort CoquitlamPort MoodyPowell RiverPrince GeorgeRichmondSaanichtonSalmon ArmSecheltSquamishSurreyVancouverVernonVictoriaWhistlerWhite Rock
Abbotsford
Burnaby
Campbell River
Chilliwack
Coquitlam
Courtenay
Cranbrook
Dawson Creek
Duncan
Fernie
Fort St. John
Hope
Kamloops
Kelowna
Ladner
Langley
Maple Ridge
Mission
Nanaimo
Nelson
New Westminster
Northern Bc
North Vancouver
Oliver
Parksville
Pemberton
Penticton
Port Coquitlalm
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Powell River
Prince George
Richmond
Saanichton
Salmon Arm
Sechelt
Squamish
Surrey
Vancouver
Vernon
Victoria
Whistler
White Rock
Your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed only for the purposes of delivering updates to you about career opportunities. Provincial Health Services Authority collects your information as authorized under section 26 (c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy and consent to receive email communication from PHSA. You may unsubscribe at any time.
I accept terms of service
Current employees must apply through the internal job portal (link is external) .
If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca (link sends email) with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. PHSA’s values are: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, Innovation. In addition, PHSA accepted six Coast Salish Teachings from Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Shane Pointe, Siem Te’ta-in.