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Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at BC Legislative Assembly
VICTORIA, May 4, 2012- On Monday, May 7, Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) will host their first Legislative Assembly Day to promote education and awareness of prostate cancer in British Columbia.

Media Advisory - Prostate Cancer Canada celebrates local Halifax hero
HALIFAX, April 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Please join Prostate Cancer Canada and members of the Halifax business community as we celebrate a local hero who has made an extraordinary contribution in the fight against prostate cancer through courage, inspiration and dedication.

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Career Opportunities

OUR Organization

VISION

Our vision at Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) is to become the global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion, and innovation.

MISSION

Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?

• We act as the primary support resource for men diagnosed with the disease, and for their families.

• We are the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education, support and awareness.

• Our logo is a symbol of hope – that we know we will achieve the goal of eliminating prostate cancer, and a symbol of unity – that we can only achieve this when working together.

All positions are based in Toronto Head Office unless otherwise specified.

Senior Executive Assistant

Reporting To: Executive Management (CEO/COO)

About the Position:

The Senior Executive Assistant will manage the executive offices of the President & CEO, and the Chief Operating Officer, and will act as a liaison between all staff members and the Executives. This position is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Board of Directors which includes but is not limited to: minute taking, distribution of Board and Committee documents, coordination of meetings inclusive of the AGM. She/He will be highly skilled, and will have strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and project management skills. Superior judgment and attention to detail is mandatory.

The Senior Executive Assistant must possess the ability to maintain a superior degree of confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the President and COO calendars and coordinate their schedules
Schedule meetings and coordinate related logistics such as room bookings, refreshments, and preparation of documents and pertinent background information as needed
Monitor the President’s emails as requested, printing attachments and managing urgent matters as needed
Compose to a high standard thank-you notes, congratulatory notes and routine correspondence for President/COO signatures, being proactive in identifying occurrences that would prompt the need to write
Track and conduct follow up on pending issues and report on outcomes
Make travel arrangements for the executive staff and the Board of Directors as requested
Process travel and other expense claims; reconcile monthly VISA statement
Monitor and coordinate the President/COO business social commitments
Word process, format and design documents to a high level of accuracy
Act as the initial contact for all outside calls and issues requiring the President/COO’s attention
Coordinate all Board of Directors meetings, including minute taking and preparation of all pre and post meeting material
Maintain relationships with Board Members and their staff, with other PCC departments, external stakeholders and the general public on behalf of the Office of Executive Management and bring priority issues to the attention of the President and/or COO
Handle all incoming and outgoing mail for the executives, giving attention to time sensitive and confidential matters
Maintain an accurate paper and electronic filing system
Support the COO in all duties contributing to the successful operation of the Executive Office
Provide support of highly sensitive and confidential HR matters as requested
Provide project coordination as needed, and supports the organization of the PCCN Conference
Manage office admin staff
Review office processes and recommend changes for improvements

Desired Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree, or equivalent, with a minimum of five years of work experience specifically providing senior executive support; work experience in post-secondary education, health sectors an asset
Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Word, strong working knowledge of Excel and Power Point, and thorough familiarity with Outlook, as well as social networking tools
Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage face-to-face and distance communication
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters; ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to deal with constantly shifting priorities and competing demands, work effectively under pressure and manage stress
Fluency in at least one additional language an asset
Must be willing and able to provide flexibility with respect to hours of work

Please send your resume and cover letter, with salary expectations, quoting “Senior Executive Assistant” in the subject line to ashley.mogg@prostatecancercanada.ca by May 15th, 2012. No phone calls, please. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director of Research, Prostate Cancer Canada

Reporting to: Senior Vice-President, Research

About the Position:

This position plays a pivotal role in the administration of all PCC research programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Research and Survivorship, the Director, Research will oversee the peer review process for all PCC research programs and work with the Manager, Grants and Awards to administer all funded PCC grants. Upon the launch of the PCC research strategy, the Director will prepare new funding opportunities, oversee their launch and monitor and evaluate their success relative to goals over time. In addition the position will play a key role as an ambassador for PCC with the researchers, the patient and survivor community and with partner agencies.

Primary Duties:

Research Program Management

Works closely with the Vice-President to determine future research related strategic directions of PCC.
Fulfils a leadership role in the development and implementation of all new research programs and the evolution of existing programs to ensure they continue to meet the needs of PCC and the research community
Identifies and recruits reviewers for all PCC research competitions
Oversees the administration of all PCC research grants and awards
Develops and implements appropriate operational policies and procedures to govern existing and new research programs
Promotes funding opportunities to the research community by the preparation of Requests for Applications and other program notices
Leads the formal evaluation of research investments and oversees the preparation of reports to demonstrate impact on prostate cancer
Prepares detailed analyses of PCC programs and prostate cancer research to help decision-making
Prepares financial plans for research expenditures
Monitors and ensures expenditures match budget projections and brings any significant variances to the attention of the Vice-President

Organizational Leadership

As part of the integrated operational planning team, play an active role in the overall strategic and operational planning and budgeting of PCC
Acts as a scientific advisor and resource to various internal and external stakeholders
Functions as a key PCC ambassador for research to the scientific community, to government agencies, to other funding agencies and to the general public
Brings relevant items and issues to the attention of the Vice-President
Works collaboratively to support other internal activities such as communications, marketing and revenue development

Qualifications and Experience:

Graduate Degree in a life sciences or health related discipline
Minimum of two years’ experience in a research administration environment
Problem solving skills to identify solutions to complex issues
Ability to communicate effectively to multiple audiences (general public as well individuals from the scientific community)
Statistical, analytical and methodological skills to interpret research funding trends
Experience in evaluation of health research an asset
Adaptability, flexibility, diplomacy and tact
Computer literacy including proficiency in word processing, database construction and management, financial modelling etc
Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages is advantageous, but not required

Please send your resume and cover letter, with salary expectations, by May 19, 2012, quoting “Director, Research” in the subject line, to ashley.mogg@prostatecancer.ca. No phone calls, please. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Policy Analyst (full-time)

Reporting To: Director, Support Services

About the Position:

Support Services is a new division of PCC that implements programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life of people impacted by prostate cancer. These support services focus on empowering individuals to take an active role in managing their health throughout the cancer continuum. To guide the work of this division over the next three years, PCC has developed a holistic, multi-project survivorship framework.

As part of the Support Services team, the Senior Policy Analyst will begin implementing the survivorship framework by conducting environmental scans and literature reviews, and by leading the development of operational plans, evaluation metrics and new policies.

This is a full-time position and is based at the downtown Toronto office.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop detailed operational plans for a variety of projects – identify timelines, deliverables and resource requirements.
Develop robust evaluation metrics that encompass process, impact and outcomes measures.
Conduct an environmental scan of existing financial aid programs across Canada for people with cancer. Identify gaps in funding and make recommendations for how PCC may support the unmet financial needs of people with prostate cancer.
Conduct background research and literature reviews to inform policies and position statements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with PCC staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

Graduate degree in health science or related field.
Minimum four years experience in project planning and evaluation, preferably with a health charity or other not-for-profit organization.
Demonstrated experience conducting environmental scans and literature reviews.
Policy writing experience required.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to think and act independently as well as function effectively as part of a departmental team.
Commitment to a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Problem solving skills to identify solutions to complex problems.
Analytical and methodological skills to interpret and forecast health policy trends.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health research an asset.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines.
Adaptability, flexibility, diplomacy and tact.

Please send your resume and cover letter, with salary expectations, quoting “Senior Policy Analyst” in the subject line to ashley.mogg@prostatecancercanada.ca by May 25th, 2012. No phone calls, please. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Volunteer Coordinator

Reporting to: Director, Strategic Planning & Special Projects
Position Type: 3 Month Project, 37.5 hours /week

About the Position:

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning & Special Projects, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for leading the execution of the volunteer engagement strategy for PCC. This exciting opportunity supports a key strategic priority by helping to define and foster a truly volunteer centric culture with a focus on recruiting and coordinating community based volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with national staff, regional staff, support group members and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management

Manage the implementation of existing volunteer development programs to maximize volunteer satisfaction and engagement in support of business priorities.
Implement community recruitment programs in response to assessment of gaps and priorities with a focus on consistency in approach and customization in execution.
Deploy regular mechanisms to evaluate volunteer satisfaction and retention; develop and implement action plans for improvement.
Act as a volunteer engagement champion for PCC.
Manage and monitor PCC volunteer data processes and systems.
Recommend the development/enhancement of processes and tools to support community volunteer orientation and training requirements.
Implement effective volunteer recognition and appreciation initiatives.

Relationship Management

Act as volunteer development partner to the National and Regional Teams, to identify, diagnose and propose solutions to issues.
Contribute to the regular assessment of volunteer needs and expectations through ongoing contact and communication with community leadership volunteers.

Key Competencies:

Familiarity with best practices in volunteer engagement.
Strong business sense and demonstrated ability to understand volunteer and business needs.
Proactive and able to identify opportunities to meet volunteer and business needs.
Experience working cross-functionally and in complex, matrix environments.
Ability to position volunteers as important ambassadors and stakeholders.
Strong customer service orientation.
Able to adapt and have flexible styles for interacting with various types and levels of individuals.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building/management skills.
High energy and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Superior communications skills (written and verbal).
Incorporates PCC's values into decisions.
Act as a visible and dynamic ambassador for PCC with volunteers, PCC staff team and in the broader community.
High level of integrity, discretion and judgment to make decisions in PCC's best interest.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in a related discipline (volunteerism, fund-raising, public administration, human resources).
3 years of progressive experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers in the non-profit sector required with a strong track record of achievement.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point), familiarity with Raiser’s Edge would be an asset.

Remuneration:
$20.00 / hr

Contact:
Please send your resume and cover letter, with salary expectations, quoting “Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line to ashley.mogg@prostatecancer.ca by May 25th, 2012. No phone calls, please. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about Prostate Cancer Canada, we invite you to peruse our website at your leisure: www.prostatecancer.ca