Analyst, Strategic Planning and Performance

OICR • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an Analyst, Strategic Planning and Performance to join their team. This role is crucial for monitoring and reporting on progress towards strategic goals, annual objectives, and contractual obligations with OICR's funder. A significant part of this role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data from OICR and researchers across Ontario. The Analyst will also manage Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and post-award report components within OICR's grants management system, ReportNet, and oversee necessary system changes. This position supports the development of various reports for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Ministry, including the annual Operating Plan, Progress Report, Performance Measures Report, internal review of research and commercialization activities, and the annual Strategic KPI dashboard. The information generated will also contribute to the annual Impact Report, funding requests, and ad hoc requests. Additionally, the Analyst will provide support for special projects within the department, including literature searches and academic engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Statistics, Life Sciences, Data Science or related field, or recognized equivalent.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Must be able to work independently to meet demanding timelines.
• Highly effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability in project planning and management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Monitors and tracks the completion of milestones and reporting requirements in OICR’s Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) with MCURES and other accountability documents, tracking changes to milestones and documenting approvals.
• Generates OICR’s annual Performance Measures report for MCURES using inputs from stakeholders across the province. Responsible for the collection of data from Researchers across the Province, data validation, analysis and reporting for delivery to OICR Executive and MCURES.
• Conducts secondary analysis of performance data for presentation to OICR Executive and the OICR Board of Directors, as applicable, to support performance monitoring, reporting and decision-making.
• Supports the development of OICR’s annual Operating Plan by developing a schedule, templates for each section, coordinating the submission of completed templates by various departments/themes, collation of sections and proofreading prior to submission to MCURES as per the TPA requirement.
• Supports the development of OICR’s annual Progress Report by developing a schedule, templates for each section, coordinating the submission of completed templates by various departments/themes, collation of sections and proofreading prior to submission to MCURES as per the TPA requirement.
• Supports the completion of OICR’s internal annual review by developing and pre-populating templates with existing performance information.
• Supports the development and administration of questionnaires for the purpose of impact assessment and informing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Queries bibliometric databases to generate reports on the quantity and quality of OICR-supported publications.
• Prepares ad hoc reports for Senior Management and Executives.
• Provides direct support for strategic planning projects as appropriate.
• Coordinates multiple projects, from idea to practice, relating to OICR’s grants management system, ReportNet.
• Defines and documents business and functional requirements for system improvements.
• Coordinates with both technical and non-technical staff and vendors on system improvements.
• Creates and reports on project progress including project schedule, budget and risks.
• Identifies issues and acts to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Works with the Research Operations and Scientific Secretariat teams to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection in ReportNet.
• Provides project management, business analysis, quality assurance, system administration, training and technical support for ReportNet.
• Develops and maintains ReportNet training and user documentation.
• First-line help-desk support to ReportNet system users.
• Keeps up to date with online tools and best practices for tracking performance.
• Prepares and forecasts budget requirements for ReportNet support, maintenance and enhancement activities, reporting on actuals vs budget.
• Works with vendors to manage request for quotation processes for new components, contract renewals, compliance with service level agreements and resolve issues.
• Works with OICR Executive, Senior Management, Principal Investigators and Program Managers across the province to meet reporting requirements.
• Works collaboratively with relevant OICR Departments and personnel to complete assignments.
• Supports academic engagement activities by coordinating meetings and synthesizing discussions to inform next steps.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan (Sun Life)
• Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level