Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for the GEM Centre, including project plans, timelines, and standard operating procedures across research and education portfolios.
• Manage financial administration, including processing invoices, expense reimbursements, and monitoring budgets across multiple grants and funding sources.
• Provide administrative support for research and educational initiatives, including trainee onboarding and fellowship program coordination.
• Support grant application submissions, funding proposals, and the preparation of impact reports and briefing notes.
• Manage internal and external communications, including website updates, social media content, and event promotion.
• Maintain organizational records, project documentation, and meeting minutes for committees and working groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or healthcare administration.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing timelines and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing professional reports and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health or Health Administration.
• Formal certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or financial administration.
• Experience working within an academic health sciences centre or supporting global health initiatives.
• Proficiency with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and professional social media management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion within a large organization.
• Access to corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and parking.

About the Company

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, dedicated to transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery, and learning. UHN brings together over 16,000 employees and 1,200 physicians to provide world-class patient care, research, and education.