[Hiring] Program Officer @McGill University

Role Description

Under the direction of the Chair of Biomedical Engineering, the Program Officer will play a key role in supporting departmental leadership. This interim position ensures continuity during a maternity leave period and contributes to the department’s mission of promoting research, collaboration, and innovation.

• Oversee recently launched projects aligned with the strategic vision of the department; maintain documentation, monitor progress, ensure follow-up, and brief the Chair and departmental staff on key issues.
• Promote the Department, its programs and services; design promotional materials, including enhancements and updates to the Departmental website.
• Generate new editions of the Departmental newsletter and ensure increased exposure on social media (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Provide research and grant support, including assistance with the preparation and submission of major research grant applications and funding proposals.
• Organize and attend departmental events and meetings; prepare content and presentations for the Chair.
• Lead student outreach and recruitment efforts through online marketing campaigns, networking events, career and education fairs, and coordination with student societies.
• Support the onboarding of new faculty recruits as directed by the Chair of the Department.
• Assist with any ad hoc tasks, depending on the Department’s and the Chair’s needs.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related area to Biomedical Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); Graduate degree is an asset.
• Experience in a University environment or other large organization.
• Related experience in strategy development and implementation of academic and research programs is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational governance.
• Demonstrated experience initiating projects and/or collaborations.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Must be self-motivated and sustain a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office, social media, and web development.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible).
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible).
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA).
• Competitive vacation policy.
• Two (2) personal days.
• Two (2) floating holidays.
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day.
• Paid time off over the December holiday period.
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents.
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits.