Careers
Working at Genome Alberta provides you with the opportunity to be a part of groundbreaking research and innovation in the field of genomics, as a member of our dynamic and collaborative team. Here, we value diversity, innovation and excellence, and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
Job Opportunities
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Mitthua Sarkar-Banks, Senior Manager - People & Culture
Genome Alberta is a publicly funded not-for-profit corporation that initiates, funds, and manages genomics research and partnerships. Genome Alberta strives to be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics research in Alberta. We are dedicated to informing students, researchers, research organizations, our partners, and the public regarding opportunities and challenges in genomics and proteomics, and in encouraging the development of a Life Sciences research industry in Alberta.
About the Role:
This is a full-time, hybrid position assisting the President and CEO, and the Senior Manager, People and Culture in our Calgary office. The position will consist of 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday, comprised of working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home).
Roles/Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant to President & CEO/Office Manager Responsibilities:
- Provide full administrative assistance including preparing/coordinating daily, weekly, monthly documents as required, summaries and analyses, meetings, inquiries and phone calls as well as calendar administration.
- Produce, proofread and edit letters, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. that are accurate and have a professional appearance consistent with the high-level nature of the work and company standards.
- Manage Executive calendar through efficient scheduling and reminders of meetings and appointments, provide related materials, and maintain current itinerary on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Collect and prepare information for use in discussions and meetings of staff and/or for distribution to senior company personnel. This may include gathering data from various sources and organizing materials using the appropriate medium.
- Interact with both internal and external contacts in written, electronic or face-to-face format politely and professionally.
- Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, rental vehicles, off-site meeting rooms, etc. for both external and internal meetings. Preparation of individualized itineraries and associated travel documentation.
- Review and sort paper-based and electronic mail of the CEO, identifying and taking action where appropriate.
- Implement and maintain effective electronic and paper-based filing systems to support the CEO.
- Organize workflow, identify urgent work, multi-task, and set priorities.
- Handle a heavy workload, simultaneous projects, and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new staff.
- Ensure office functionality for all staff including: maintaining supplies and office equipment in good working order, coordinating necessary IT requirements for new staff, and managing relationships with relevant suppliers/vendors.
- Preparation of expense reports for both the President & CEO and Senior Manager, People & Culture.
- Coordination of the preparation and filing of both the Provincial and Federal Annual Returns.
- Coordinate special events for Staff and the Board of Directors.
- Provide assistance as required to the Senior Manager, People & Culture.
Support to the Board of Directors:
- Organize and coordinate Board related meetings including but not limited to Board meetings, Board Retreat, Committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
- Prepare presentation materials, confidential correspondence, reports and documents.
- Ensure information packages for all committee and board meetings are prepared with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and communicate follow-up decisions and actions arising from the Minutes to ensure deliverables are communicated to the Board and responsible staff members.
- Maintain the Board Orientation material and process.
- Preparation of all paperwork to onboard new Board Members and Observers.
- Coordination of content and dissemination of Board Questionnaire (bi-annually).
- Maintain all Board-related records.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience supporting senior executives.
- Ability to work independently and employ excellent judgment.
- Excellent communication skills and critical thinking skills.
What we offer:
- A competitive compensation package.
- Exceptional culture.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a small organization that aims to improve the lives of Albertans and Canadians through its support for genomics research.
- An appropriate work-life balance that ensures the well-being of its employees.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Group RRSP contributions/Pension (company match).
- Salary range: Commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Due to an overwhelming interest in the position, we have paused application intake. For further inquiries, please contact Mitthua Sarkar-Banks, Senior Manager, People and Culture, at msarkar-banks@genomealberta.ca.
Genome Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
Please note that we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Genome Alberta.
Genome Alberta is a publicly funded not-for-profit corporation that initiates, funds, and manages genomics research and partnerships. Genome Alberta strives to be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics research in Alberta. We are dedicated to informing students, researchers, research organizations, our partners, and the public regarding opportunities and challenges in genomics and proteomics, and in encouraging the development of a Life Sciences research industry in Alberta.
About the Role
As a contributor to Genome Alberta’s Programs team, the position will be a pivotal component of end-to-end oversight of our sector-focused innovation activities, programs and projects. This includes, but is not limited to: sector knowledge and awareness, project and program development, and oversight of a portfolio of projects in the areas of natural resources and the environment.
The position reports to both the Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Operating Officer and can be based in either Edmonton or Calgary.
Key duties for this position include:
Project and Program Development
- In conjunction with senior management, support development of relevant Genome Alberta project submissions to federal and provincial opportunities.
- In conjunction with senior management, support the development and management of Genome Alberta’s funding programs for the target sector.
- In collaboration with Alberta’s research and innovation organizations, support Alberta’s life sciences research community in effectively competing for federal research and innovation funding (i.e., Genome Canada and other federal opportunities).
Portfolio Oversight
- Coordinate engagement, reporting, oversight, and review activities for the federally funded innovation projects that Genome Alberta is responsible for managing in the target sector.
- Coordinate reporting, oversight and review activities for innovation projects funded under Genome Alberta programs within the target sector.
- Work with Genome Alberta’s Finance team to ensure overall financial health and stability of funded innovation projects.
- Work with Genome Alberta’s Programs and Communications teams and relevant project personnel to identify, create, and promote information on successes and outputs that showcase the impact of Genome Alberta and its innovation portfolio.
- Work with Project Managers, Project Leaders, and relevant Organizations and Stakeholders to identify IP and other tangible socio/economic benefits that can arise from research investments, including advancement of commercialization opportunities.
Sector Knowledge and Awareness
- Research and maintain strong awareness of sector priorities in Alberta and activities impacting sector growth and advancement.
- Build and maintain relationships with sector partners, stakeholders, and community members to understand near-, mid-, and long-term innovation needs.
- Collaborate, liaise, and engage with appropriate personnel at Genome Canada, Regional Genome Centres, and other provincial or Federal innovation bodies to ensure Genome Alberta and our innovation activities are well represented.
- Articulate how omics can provide demonstrable solutions to ongoing and emerging sector priorities to guide program/project activities.
Additional duties to support corporate outreach and reporting activities related to the target sector and program/portfolio information will be required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A strong working knowledge of genomics-based technologies and tools, including bioinformatics, and their application to the sector at large.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience post-graduation, in the natural resources sector, i.e., forestry, oil/gas, environment.
- A MSc or PhD degree in science or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- A business degree or business development experience tied to the natural resources sector would be an asset.
- Previous experience working with and developing strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including industry would be an asset.
- Previous working experience with funding agencies would be an asset.
- Knowledge of project and grant management policies at innovation-focused organizations (industry, government, academic) would be an asset.
What we offer
- A competitive compensation package.
- Exceptional culture.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a small organization that aims to improve the lives of Albertans and Canadians through its support for genomics research.
- An appropriate work-life balance that ensures the well-being of its employees.
- Hybrid work environment.
Salary range
Commensurate with experience.
To apply
Applications are under review.
For questions about the position please contact Mitthua Sarkar-Banks, Senior Manager Human Resources msarkar-banks@genomealberta.ca.
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.
Genome Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
Please note that we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Genome Alberta.
Programs for companies & recent graduates
To attract, develop and retain a pool of highly-skilled talent, Genome Alberta, with support from Alberta Advanced Education, is offering programs to recent graduates to bridge their academic skills into the workforce. These programs also offer Alberta-based companies the opportunity to recruit new talent to benefit their company goals.
Kick start your Career!
Enrolling in our Work Placement Program offers recent grads a unique opportunity to explore potential career paths while gaining hands-on experience in an professional environment. Participants will develop valuable workplace skills, expand their soft skills such as communication and workplace etiquette, and build a professional network that can support future job searches. Additionally, recent grads may secure longer-term employment through the program, gain recommendations and references from employers and coworkers, and ultimately build confidence for future employment opportunities.
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What to expect:
- Entrepreneurial culture
- Results-driven organization
- Supportive learning environments
- Dynamic and innovative
- Collaborative and close-knit.
- Strong trajectory to grow; all hands-on deck.
Qualifications and expectations:
- Must be a recent graduate (graduated on or after April 1, 2022) from an Alberta-based post-secondary program with relevance to the field of business.
- Must be an Alberta resident and eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be available to work full-time hours for a period of 1 year from the beginning of work placement to the end.
- Expected to actively engage in the learning process and show flexibility in adapting to reasonable expectations from paired industry partners.
- Expected to adhere to professional behaviour and ethics, including the conduct policy of the paired company.
- Expected to provide post-work placement feedback to Genome Alberta to improve this program.
What to expect:
- Working in a small and/or medium organization(s) in Health, Agriculture, Energy, Environment or Technology Development.
- An introduction to non-academic career paths.
- Output-driven environment that rewards problem-solving and self-starting skills.
- Entrepreneurial culture.
- Supportive learning environments.
- Dynamic and innovative.
- Strong trajectory to grow; all hands on deck.
Qualifications and expectations:
- Must be a recent graduate (graduated on or after April 1, 2022) OR a current student from an Alberta-based post-secondary program relevant to bioinformatics and computational biology.
- Must be an Alberta resident and eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be available to work full-time hours for a period of 6 months from the beginning of work placement to end.
- Expected to actively engage in the learning process and show flexibility in adapting to reasonable expectations from paired industry partners.
- Expected to adhere to professional behaviour and ethics, including the conduct policy of the paired company.
- Expected to provide post-work placement feedback to Genome Alberta & BioNet to improve this program.
For business graduates:
1. Ensure you are qualified to participate:
- Must be a recent graduate (graduated on or after April 1, 2022) from an Alberta-based post-secondary program relevant to business or bioinformatics.
- Must be an Alberta resident and eligible to work in Canada.
2. Review available placements below.
3. Fill out the application form here.
4. Email Mitthua Sarkar-Banks (msarkar-banks@genomealberta.ca) your application form, resume, and cover letter.
For bioinformatics graduates:
1. Ensure you are qualified to participate:
- Must be a recent graduate (graduated on or after April 1, 2022) from an Alberta-based post-secondary program relevant to business or bioinformatics.
- Must be an Alberta resident and eligible to work in Canada.
2. Please visit BioNet to see opportunities.
For business graduates:
- Lumiio – position filled
- BioAro – position filled
- Future Fields – position filled
- Nanostics – position filled
- Nimble – position filled
- Oncohelix – position filled
For bioinformatics graduates:
- Please visit BioNet to see opportunities.
Recruit the right talent for your goals!
For companies, our Work Placement Program offers the chance to attract diverse candidates and gain fresh perspectives on business development approaches. It’s ideal for compartmentalized projects that can be completed within a specific timeframe, helping to reduce employee workload while increasing overall output. The program also allows businesses to develop a pipeline of future employees and strengthen connections with academic partners. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to train potential full-time hires and boost leadership skills among current employees through the supervision of work placement personnel.
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- Create a meaningful work placement position that provides a learning environment to participants and the opportunity for skill and career growth.
- Mentor/supervise the participant.
- Set reasonable output goals with participants at the beginning of the program.
- Evaluate those output goals during routine check-ins with Genome Alberta.
- Provide post-work placement feedback to Genome Alberta for the purposes of improving this program.
Business Development Program:
- Have offices, or be based, in Alberta.
- Work in the space of health, energy, environment, or agriculture and agri-food with a genomics/omics component.
- Be able to support a new position that helps the company grow or diversify through business development or bioinformatics activities centred around its genomics/omics technologies or services.
Bioinformatics Program (through BioNet):
- Have offices, or be based, in Alberta.
- Cost share the internship at 1:1.
- Work in the space of health, energy, environment, or agriculture and agri-food with a genomics/omics component.
- Be able to support a new position that helps the company grow or diversify through business development or bioinformatics activities centred around its genomics/omics technologies or services.
- Have a focus or relevant interest in omics science,
- Provide a rough overview of a potential placement’s tasks and responsibilities,
- Agree to complete feedback surveys at 1, 3 and 6 months during the program.
Business Development Program:
- Review the requirements to become a host.
- Express your interest by emailing Mitthua Sarkar-Banks, Senior Manager, People & Culture at msarkar-banks@genomealberta.ca.
- Participating companies will create and provide a job description for posting on the genomealberta.ca website.
Bioinformatics Program (through BioNet):
- Review the requirements to become a host.
- Complete this intake form: Click here
Business Work Placement Program
Bioinformatics Work Placement Program
Internships and Work Placement Programs
Alberta needs a highly-skilled talent pool of specially trained professionals career ready for Alberta companies to advance their value and growth through genomic innovations. To attract, develop and retain these individuals, Genome Alberta, with support from Alberta Advanced Education, is offering programs to recent graduates to bridge their academic skills into the workforce. These programs also offer Alberta-based companies the opportunity to recruit new talent to benefit their company goals.
Business Development Industry Partnership Program
This program pairs recent graduates from business schools at Alberta’s post-secondary institutions, with Alberta based life sciences companies that are utilizing genomics/omics technologies. The goal of this program is to foster and retain talent in Alberta while helping industry enhance their value and growth.
Eligibility
- An Alberta resident, eligible to work in Canada.
- A recent graduate (graduated at or after April 1, 2022) from an Alberta post-secondary program with relevancy to business and business development.
- Internships with companies are for a one-year term.
- Intake is open until placements have been finalized.
- Lumiio – job description
- BioAro – position filled
- Future Fields – position filled
- Nanostics – position filled
- Nimble – position filled
- Oncohelix – position filled
Team and Culture
We’re proud to be characterized by a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation.
Our team is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. We’re all working towards a common goal of making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of Albertans through genomics.
We value open communication, compassion and respect. And we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, continuous learning and the sharing of ideas.
Here, employees have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the field of genomics and to contribute to improving lives, building stronger communities and driving economic prosperity.
