Business Advisor

Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), it is our goal to be a leader in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care, all on a foundation of world-class research. Reporting to the Program Manager, Cancer Research & Analytics (CR&A), the Business Advisor provides oversight for the business administrative needs of provincial CR&A programs, including monitoring full cycle budgeting and accounting, tracking finances, balancing accounts and managing contracts. The advisor collaborates with program leadership to produce annual reports for stakeholders and the public, and relay progress updates as required to funders and sponsors. The advisor will utilize expert communication and organizational skills to prepare and monitor program and sub-project budgets, implement budgets and deliverables, and develop and maintain business collaborations. The advisor also manages stakeholder relationships with AHS (Finance, Contracting Procurement & Supply Management, Health Systems Access, Legal, Privacy and site administration), University of Calgary (U of C), and other external stakeholders (partners and third-party vendors). This exciting role will provide the advisor with the opportunity for growth and development within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), including the ability to contribute to the design of service models to provide data and biological samples for cancer research provincially and nationally. This is a hybrid role (virtual and onsite), where you will also get to work onsite at the new state-of-the-art Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary on the traditional lands of Treaty 7 and Metis Settlements as needed.

Under direction of the Program Manager, and in collaboration with the leadership of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP; www.myatp.ca) and the Alberta Cancer Research Biobank (ACRB; www.acrb.ca), this position fulfills the business administrative needs of these programs, including oversight and management of budgets, finances, contracts and cost recoveries in both the AHS and U of C settings. Responsible for: Managing the entire budget cycle. In collaboration with program leadership, producing annual reports for stakeholders and the general public, and producing all progress and financial reports required by provincial and national program funders and sponsors on a quarterly and annual basis. Duties: Collaborate with program management teams in the development and implementation of budgets and deliverables. Prepare and monitor ATP, ACRB and sub-project budgets. Develop and maintain business collaborations and stakeholder relationships within AHS (Finance, CPSM, Health Systems Access, Legal, Privacy and site administration), U of C and other external stakeholders. Track finances and year-end balancing of accounts. Support contract drafting, coordination, review and negotiation. Coordinate with AHS, U of C, and program stakeholders to generate service quotes and invoices, and procure supplies and equipment. Prepare contract deliverables and quarterly reports of progress. Develop and maintain project tracking and reporting systems. Attend program management team meetings and advise on business administration matters. Produce and deliver project progress and priority reporting to program leadership. Oversee and mentor staff conducting accounts payable/receivable activities. Cost scenario planning for projects/grants. Oversee privacy and risk assessment planning, documentation and reporting. Provide project management support, as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/management or relevant health field. Experience in financial management and contract coordination. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance and project management. Advanced proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with relational database management systems (RDMS). Financial and analytic acumen; able to interpret and produce information to determine priorities and performance analysis.

As Required.

Graduate degree in health services administration, business administration or related area. 5 years of related experience in the health research field, ideally in an organization of significant size, scope, complexity, and diversity. Demonstrated experience with stakeholders, processes, regulatory requirements, and administration of health research in a healthcare or academic environment. Experience with AHS and U of C policies, processes, and systems is an asset.