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.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Manager, Strategy & Transformation
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Code: 0536
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: $17.20/Hour
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: April 10, 2025

Job Summary:
The Strategy and Transformation team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is looking for a Summer Student. The Strategy and Transformation team acts as a point of contact for the Princess Margaret and liaises with the Princess Margaret 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 report to the Manager, Strategy and Transformation, and will be responsible for the coordination of projects, events or assignments that may run simultaneously with varying degrees of complexity.

Responsibilities may include:

• Contribute/participate in the implementation of projects/initiatives that support the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre: Always Moving Forward strategic priorities
• Synthesize information, interpret and use critical thinking skills to draw conclusions that inform recommendations for decision-making
• Assist with producing clear and concise briefing notes, presentations, reports, materials and other documents to support communication of work to different levels of stakeholders, including senior management and external partners
• Manage the creation and maintenance of project tasks, budgets and timelines
• Liaise with other programs and departments to ensure efficient coordination and completion of projects
• Arrange meetings, prepare, and distribute background information and agendas, book and set up rooms, take and transcribe minutes in a timely manner, and follow-up as necessary.
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all event logistics under general direction of the Manager, Strategy and Transformation.
• Planning tasks including, but not limited to, creating a project plan, organizing Planning Committee meetings, sending invitations, managing registrations, booking venues and speakers, arranging catering, transportation, equipment and on site event support., in an effective and efficient manner.

• Pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's Degree in health or health sciences-related field preferred
• 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.