Current Postings

Manager, Pre & Post Review
UBC/C&W Research Ethics Board
Temporary Full Time Opportunity (1.0 FTE)
March 2012 to May 2013
(view job description here)

Finance Officer, Research
Child & Family Research Institute
Temporary, Part-time (0.20)
12 Month Duration
(view job description here)

Communications Specialist
Child & Family Research Institute
Temporary Full-Time Opportuntity (1 F.T.E)
February 2012 to March 2013
(view job description here)

Science Writer
Child & Family Research Institute
Temporary Full-Time Contract
February 2012 to March 2013
(view job description here)

Part-time/On-call Administrative Staff
The Child & Family Research Institute is looking for on-call and part-time staff for up to 20 hours per week to help in our administrative offices. Responsibilities might include photocopying, filing, online research and other clerical duties. If you are interested please submit your resume and cover letter stating your salary expectations to hr@cfri.ca. (view job description here)

Executive Director
Child & Family Research Institute (British Columbia)

The Child & Family Research Institute conducts world-class research that benefits the health of children and families. The largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada, and the second largest in Canada, CFRI is home to over 200 faculty members who are at the forefront of research in key areas including childhood cancer, diabetes, nutrition and metabolism, developmental neurosciences, genetics, immunity, reproduction, and healthy pregnancy.

Incorporated in 1995, the Institute works in close partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and the Provincial Health Services Authority’s BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre to passionately pursue discovery that has the capacity to transform lives.

This is a unique opportunity for a leading child health specialist and clinical researcher with a demonstrated ability to galvanize teams, inspire excellence, guide strategic decision-making, and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders to continue CFRI’s achievements and renowned expertise in research, with passion and energy, and with a strong vision for the future.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the CFRI, the Executive Director of CFRI has responsibility for the overall strategic leadership, research leadership and operational management of the Institute.

Responsibilities include establishing a long-range focus, ensuring it is consistent with the CFRI mission and strategic direction, and with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and PHSA priorities.

In fulfilling the duties of this role, the Executive Director also serves as an Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia where he/she will be tasked with supporting and facilitating the implementation of UBC research programs within the framework of academic enhancement of clinical programs.

This is an amazing leadership opportunity for a clinician and/or scientist with a distinguished research record, proven leadership and administrative abilities and the capacity and vision to build on the momentum that CFRI has achieved in recent years. A strategic and innovative leadership style and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Barbara Morrison, Lisa Kershaw or Ken Werker in the Vancouver office of Odgers Berndston at 604-685-0261, or please submit your resume and related information online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10355.

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Last Updated: 02/08/2012