Senior Policies and Contracts Specialist

Winnipeg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if youre seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees well-being and professional development.

Competition #

Posting End Date: February 24 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: 825 Sherbrook St.

Department: Corporate Policy Planning and Strategy

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Maternity/ Parental Leave

Anticipated Start and End Date:April 01 2026 May 31 2027

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked:7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $45.451 /$48.171 /$50.896 /$53.627

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director Corporate Policy Planning and Strategy the Senior Policies and Contracts Specialist provides expertise in the development and review of CancerCare Manitobas (CCMB) contracts and agreements; corporate policies and procedures and provides guidance and oversight of the day-to-day activities. This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a variety of files supporting corporate clinic and research operations including providing advice drafting reviewing negotiating and fully executing agreements for CCMB needs and priorities such as clinical trials service agreements master agreements statements of work and amendments.

The Senior Policies and Contracts Specialist will develop and maintain CCMBs corporate policy standards and manage the review cycle in collaboration with internal clinic policy partners.

The incumbent will promote and maintain a positive professional and team-oriented environment demonstrating a commitment to the vision values goals and objectives of CCMB.

Qualifications:

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in either legal administrative assistance business research administration or a health-care related discipline from an accredited educational institution. A post-secondary degree is considered an asset.

Experience

5 years experience in providing contract review and development in a corporate research or health care environment
2 years experience in the development or analysis of corporate policies and/or procedures
2 years of progressive supervisory experience

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

Practical skills and experience in contract law and negotiations
Ability to apply contract knowledge to solve problems and adapt to different situations
Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently conduct research and gather information as necessary for policy or contract preparation
Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously with appropriate prioritization while balancing the need for quick turnaround within longer-term strategic efforts
Understanding of necessary legal and regulatory requirements including the Public Health Information Act (PHIA) the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Regulated Health Professions Act
Ability to collaborate and/or lead groups in achieving consensus
Knowledge and motivation to plan and monitor assigned tasks coordinate deadlines monitor and communicate progress on contract and policy development and revision
Able to work with minimal supervision and a high degree of confidentiality and must be able to exercise independent judgement.

Preferred

Direct experience with clinical trial agreements
Ability to speak French is considered an asset

Other

Must have satisfactory employment record
Must be legally able to work in Canada

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if youre se...