DHI and Research Support Analyst at Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Title: DHI and Research Support Analyst (9-month Contract)
Reports to: President and CEO
Type: Full-Time, 9-month Contract

Role Impact

This role drives meaningful impact by advancing technology-enabled healthcare and strengthening research funding operations that support better outcomes for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). By managing day-to-day projects, streamlining processes, and coordinating stakeholders across digital health initiatives and major research grant programs, the position ensures efficient delivery of innovation and research investments. Its support directly enables smoother grant administration, improved collaboration, and the development of digital health solutions that can enhance patient care and accelerate scientific progress.

This is a 9-month full-time contract with possibility of extension.

Salary Range for this role is 58,0000- 62,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in e-health, health informatics, health administration, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time (or 2 years of part-time) experience in project management, business analytics, or program evaluation, preferably in digital health or healthcare settings.
• Experience supporting project coordination or administration, ideally within digital healthcare or program management environments.
• Familiarity with digital health solutions—experience with UI/UX design, testing, and incorporating user feedback to enhance usability and functionality is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of scientific research terminology and processes.
• Background in basic or clinical research and experience with grant management software (e.g., ProposalCentral) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic knowledge of data-management tools such as PowerBI.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and sound decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and provide high-quality customer/client service.
• Passion for improving healthcare and supporting people with chronic health conditions.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the entire list of qualifications. We are interested in the candidate as a whole rather than just meeting the checklist.

Why you should join us

• Flexible hours; we aren’t strict 9-5ers!
• Hybrid environment; some days at home and some days in our downtown city-view office.
• Work-life balance; we understand you have life outside of work and we respect that as an organization.
• Extended health and dental employee benefits program
• Last but not least, a passionate and diverse team championing our values; Courageous, Inclusive, Authentic and Collaborative, working towards a GREAT cause!

Responsibilities

Digital Health

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of digital health projects aimed at improving patient care and engagement.
• Contribute to the design /development / scaling of digital health solutions like mobile apps, web applications etc, including involvement in UI/UX design, testing, and incorporating user feedback to enhance usability and functionality.
• Assist with program analysis, reporting, and documentation to monitor project progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of digital health solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices for digital health implementation.
• Support the Manager, Digital Health to design, implement, and maintain efficient processes that support the mission’s digital health infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and security standards, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance

Research Grant

• Serve as the primary administrator grant management database (ProposalCentral) and the research inbox managing information requests and program inquiries
• Serve as the primary person implementing the life cycle of research grants (GIA, INN, Precision Medicine) and award competitions (g. coordinating announcements, preparatory work, managing reviewers, and coordinating the review meetings and notifications).
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of progress and financial reports by grant recipients and process no-cost extension requests
• Working with the Manager, develop and dispense feedback surveys with applicants (Survey Monkey) and reviewers to identify improvements for the following year
• Assist the Manager with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and updating internal records/databases specific to research grants and award programs.

About us

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is on a relentless journey to find the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of everyone affected by these chronic diseases. Collectively with the support of volunteers, researchers, donors and the community, we are transforming the lives of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis through research, support programs, advocacy, and awareness.

To learn more, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca and follow us @getgutsycanada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

How to apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit a PDF of their resume with the following title; First Name_Last Name_JobTitle and an optional cover letter. You can submit your resume

This position will be posted until January 5th, 2026.

We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment that reflects the Canadian communities that we work with and within. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and provide accommodations upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest to work at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What to expect

• Phone Interview - a quick call with a member of the People team to discuss the role and learn who you are!
• Second Interview - 60 minutes to go over your background, the role and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Also, an excellent time for you to ask any questions you have.
• Technical Interview - 60 minutes for you to really demonstrate your skills by completing a task in advance and presenting to us, a chance to meet the team and your chance to interview us.
• Offer - Ideally, this is the part where we make the offer, you accept, and we all celebrate!