Project Manager, CIRADA (50% TERM)

Job title: Project Manager, CIRADA (50% TERM)

Job description: Date Posted: 08/12/2022
Req ID: 26572
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dunlap Inst. for Astronomy & Astrophysic
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00043348

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the leading research centres for astronomy in Canada. Located at one of the top research universities, our institute hosts outstanding faculty, students and staff, all of whom are committed to innovation, public outreach and cutting-edge research. Our institute’s field of research covers a multitude of subject matter across the universe. We are dedicated to making our education, training, and activities accessible and welcoming for all.

Your opportunity:
Under the direction of the Director of the Dunlap Institute and in close collaboration with the Lead Software Developer (at U.Toronto) and the Development Manager (at U. Alberta), the incumbent acts as the project manager for the Canadian Initiative for Radio Astronomy Data Analysis (CIRADA). CIRADA is a national project funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), aimed at converting the enormous raw data streams from next-generation radio telescopes into sophisticated digital databases that astronomers can use to make new discoveries. Key responsibilities include: ensures CFI compliance and the coordination of projects and teams; creates and monitors work plans, schedules and milestones; organizes external reviews; oversees the CIRADA budget; prepares project reports and projections for the CIRADA Science Board and Management Committee; acts as a liaison between CIRADA and other collaborating organizations, ensuring that agreements are upheld and mitigating risks; updating web pages, wikis, document archives and email lists; as well as convening and coordinating regular project meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community
• Providing detailed information on funding program administrative practices and procedures
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Planning components of project and organizing project documentation
• Writing and editing reports to support initiatives
• Generating specialized analyses and reports for financial planning
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in science or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and related experience in project management (preferred in scientific or other related field), including budget and grant management, strategic planning and reporting, and meeting logistics.
• Experience with project management software (e.g. MSProject).
• Experience in providing direction and creating work plans to ensure project milestones are met.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Windows and Mac.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of radio astronomy or astronomical data processing.
• Knowledge of CFI grants and University’s financial and procurement policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diligent
• Efficient
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 08/31/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant – Term
Schedule: Part-Time

Note: This is a part-time (50% FTE) 2-year term position.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 13 — $38,142 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $48,778. Pay scale adn job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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