22 Oct
Job Bank
Toronto
Posted on October 22, 2024 by
Employer details
UHN
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Earned doctorate degree
- or equivalent experience
- Vision science/physiological optics
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- General office
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
- Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
- Produce reports
- Recruit and hire staff
- Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
- Conduct interviews
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Offer mentoring
- Present materials at conference or symposium
- Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
- Prepare funding applications
- Locate funding for the project
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Research experience
- Experimental or quantitative
- Qualitative research
Area of work experience
- Basic, theoretical or fundamental research
- Research institute, laboratory or centre
Area of specialization
- Scientific research
- Publications
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Confidential security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Computer
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.) Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.) Offers mentorship,
coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for Veterans Offers mentorship,
coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities,
indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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