Director, Research Programs

Location: Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON | Montral, QC | Qubec, QC | Calgary, AB | Halifax, NS | Kelowna, BC | Prince George, BC | Vancouver, BC

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 8 ($96,000 - $110,000CAD)

The Canadian Cancer Society seeks a Director, Research Programs to provide leadership, strategic planning, and oversight of the organization’s grant programs, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan and driving impact.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning of research programs
   • Lead strategic planning, evolution, and design of research funding programs.
   • Contribute to Advisory Council on Research (ACOR) activities with materials and funding discussions.
   • Act as subject matter expert and represent the organization on interagency committees.
2. Program Delivery & Operations
   • Oversee operational implementation of large, investigator-initia...