Job Description

Position Overview

The Alberta Children\'s Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Performance Management Plan Facilitator, One Child Every Child. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

In 2023, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) invested $125 million in University of Calgary\'s One Child Every Child: A Transformational Child Health Research Initiative. This ground-breaking initiative will transform child health research in Canada, promote Indigenous-led knowledge creation and self-determination, and drive discovery and innovation. It will bring together researchers, community partners, health-care providers, equity deserving groups, educators, trainees, stakeholders and indigenous communities to build the foundation for global excellence and leadership in research to enable every child and community to thrive. Located in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary, the Alberta Children\'s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) is embarking on the implementation of One Child Every Child (OCEC) Scientific Strategy Plan to improve the lives of children across Canada and beyond..

Reporting to the Scientific Director, Evaluation, Impact and Partnership, ACHRI.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Operational Planning and Management

Manage the coordination and linkages between a vast number of interdependent projects (One Child Every Child Themes and Accelerators)

Independently manage project schedules, resources and processes

Build relationships with key project teams, external partners (University, Community)

Facilitating success of programs to ensure strategic priorities are met. This will include development and implementation of program frameworks, policies and procedures, prioritization, evaluation and governance, with a responsibility to continuously assess and improve

Develop performance management processes, guidelines, and identify strategies for data collection, performance tracking, and reporting

Ensure alignment of performance measures with program activities, milestones, and outcomes

Support research teams on the performance management processes, tools, and expectations

Implement the performance management plan, including data collection, analysis, and reporting activities

Analyze data and prepare reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders

Communication and Relationships

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Collaborate with One Child Every Child theme and accelerator teams to establish processes to capture indicators for monitoring program progress and success

Serve as a key project contact for the PMP within One Child Every Child with internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with program stakeholders to understand program goals, objectives, and performance expectations

Participate in the ACHRI scientific committee, the themes and accelerators working groups

Manage relationships and ensure deliverables are provided as specified

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field is required

Master\'s or PhD degree preferred

Minimum 5 years of related work experience

Performance Management Training Considered an asset

Proven experience in performance management, program implementation, or a related field, preferably within a research or academic setting

Experience in identifying key performance indicators and metrics relevant to the One Child Every Child goals and objectives

Experience developing data collection methods, tools, and processes to ensure accurate and consistent data

Ability to collect, clean, and organize performance data from various sources, such as databases, surveys, and systems

Proven experience in analyzing and reporting on performance data using statistical techniques, data visualization, and other analytical tools

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Ability to support partners and researcher on performance management processes and expectations

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

Experience creating an actionable project plan and working with team member to execute according to timelines and deliverables

Proven ability to work independently and effectively problem solve

Flexible and adaptable to project needs

Working Knowledge of University Offices (ie. Office of Professional Development, Office of Faculty Development and Performance, Office of Indigenous Engagement)

Application Deadline: September 25, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

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