Senior Analyst, Research Operations

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

. Coordinate multiple projects from agreement execution to project closure as primary system administrator of CaAwardNet .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$66,660 - CA$74,841 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, financial data analysis, and system administration, with a strong focus on budget monitoring, reporting, and process improvement. Proficient in training and supporting users while ensuring data accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

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Project ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisSystem AdministrationBudget MonitoringData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisData AnalysisBusiness AnalysisFunctional Requirements DocumentationQuality ControlExpenditure ReportingProcess ImprovementData ValidationSOP AlignmentKPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CaAwardNetReportNetMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSpreadsheet-Based Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementProject LifecycleVendor ManagementOperational RisksService-Level Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate multiple projects from agreement execution to project closure as primary system administrator of CaAwardNet
Identify and resolve budget, payment, expenditure, and reporting issues
Work with CaAwardNet users and internal staff to identify bugs and process or system improvements
Define, document, and test business and functional requirements for CaAwardNet improvements
Lead connectivity of data elements between CaAwardNet and ReportNet
Monitor budgets, expenditures, quarterly reports, year-end financial reports, and reconciliations
Ensure CaAwardNet data aligns with agreements
Generate quarterly expenditure reports with project status, operational risks, and mitigation plans
Prepare budget payment schedules and obtain approvals
Analyze budget activities for decision-making
Lead quality control of project and program financials throughout the funding lifecycle
Perform data analysis, visualization, reporting, and archiving
Ensure alignment of financial language and principles in policies, SOPs, applications, notices, and agreements
Train Program Managers and Financial Officers on financial data submission and process changes
Provide headcount analysis for annual KPI reporting
Provide financial analysis for OICR’s Strategic Plan
Support secondary performance-data analysis for Executive and Board presentations
Prepare ad hoc reports for internal and external sites, executives, the Board, and stakeholders
Provide business analysis, system administration, training, and technical support for CaAwardNet
Provide first-line help-desk support and maintain training and user documentation
Serve as secondary system administrator for ReportNet
Learn other OICR electronic systems to monitor project financial and operational status
Manage CaAwardNet vendors from requirements creation through testing and implementation
Contribute to and execute the Research Operations team’s annual operating plan
Work with vendors on quotations, renewals, SaaS fees, service-level agreements, and issue resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in business management with a specialization in financial data management, or recognized equivalent
Excellent project management skills and ability to deliver results on time and on budget
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy in data collection and validation
Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to influence individuals without reporting authority
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and databases, and other spreadsheet-based tools and databases
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to time-sensitive information requests
End-to-end project management and business analysis support for system enhancements or new systems, coordinating with technical and non-technical staff and vendors
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with best practices, tools, and techniques
Ability to work effectively in a team without reporting authority and openness to feedback
Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits plan (Sun Life)
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
Full-time temporary employment from January 2027 to October 2027
35 hours/week