Research Summer Student

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.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue
Department: Research
Reports To: Manager, Strategy & Transformation
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Code: 0536
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: $17.20 Hourly
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: April 4, 2025

PM Cancer Care Network:

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at the University Health Network is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and a global leader in cancer research, education, and clinical care. We aim to expand beyond our walls and share our unique, specialized expertise and technology with like-minded cancer treatment centres across Canada. The Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network aspires to be a collective of local, regional, and national partners committed to facilitating collaborative clinical care, accelerating the adoption of new innovations, engaging more patients in research through improved access to clinical trials, and advancing education for both patients and healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes, while providing confidence and comfort that the best care can be achieved close to home.

Strategy and Transformation:

The Strategy and Transformation team acts as a point of contact for the Princess Margaret and liaises with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre programs and departments, the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF), UHN programs and external stakeholders. This team is uniquely positioned to take a holistic view of the organization and is responsible for spearheading transformation, furthering strategic priorities and partnerships, and fostering accountability and stewardship for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The Summer Student will be an integral member of the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network and Strategy and Transformation portfolios. Reporting to the Manager of Strategy and Transformation at The Princess Margaret, the student will be responsible for coordination of strategic projects, support for project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation, and performing general/administrative responsibilities to contribute to the efficient functioning of the Network.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supports development and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Assists with coordination of project plans, such as: status reports, budgets, requirements gathering, workflow and process design, implementation, process oversight and analysis
• Assists with creation and distribution of briefing notes, presentation slides, project evaluations and reports for executive leadership, as well as key internal and external stakeholders
• Synthesizes information, interprets and uses critical thinking skills to draws conclusions that inform recommendations for high-level decision-making
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and completion of projects
• Booking & coordination of meetings as required, including capturing meeting minutes/outcomes, booking rooms, preparing meeting materials, etc.
• Preparing and/or collating presentations, and printing materials
• Aiding in the planning of visits & events
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

• Pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's Degree in a field related to health or health sciences
• Amenable to a hybrid working model (a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at the downtown Toronto office).
• Highly proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Works well under pressure without sacrificing quality, is a self-starter, detail-oriented, dependable, a problem solver, and is motivated to learn and improve
• Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to evaluate situations and make appropriate judgement calls
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders, senior leadership, and representatives from partner organizations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to draft clear, concise correspondence, as well as to respond to enquiries with tact, confidentiality, and discretion
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.