Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator, S2 Up to 8 FTE

Job Title:ASSISTANT BIOINFORMATICS COORDINATOR, S2 UP TO 8 FTERequisition #:206731Job Location:Canada-British Columbia-VancouverDepartment:GSC - SequencingJob Type:Regular, Full TimeStart Date of Employment:04-Dec-2026Posting Date:11-Nov-2026Work Days:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,Hours of Work:0830-1630Work Site:675 West 10th Avenue, VancouverSalary/Rate:$43.36/Hour
Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator provides supervision and technical support to the Bioinformatics group of the Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) by performing duties such as overseeing, monitoring and directing work of designated staff, clarifying job expectations, making hiring recommendations, monitoring and providing performance feedback, ensures standards, guidelines and practices are communicated and incorporated into work processes. Ensures that the day-to-day activities of the Bioinformatics group meet the quality and quantity of service required of the GSC to meet research and clinical data analysis throughput and software development objectives.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Assists the Bioinformatics Coordinator and/or Bioinformatics Group Leader in the day-to-day activities of the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as providing input on quantity and quality of work, and making recommendations for improvements, workflow and procedures.

2. Coordinates projects of the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as chairing project-specific meetings and provides project status reports to the Bioinformatics Coordinator and/or Bioinformatics Group Leader with suggestions towards any required improvement of project management, task allocation and overall process.

3. Develops and implements assays to monitor project progress and measure project accomplishments to ensure that appropriate project focus is maintained and to provide feedback to staff.

4. Provides supervision to staff in the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as:

a. Assigning daily tasks, establishing work schedules, and clarifying job expectations for staff.
b. Reviewing and establishing work priorities and adjusting work schedules to ensure operational needs and priorities are met.
c. Providing input to the supervisor on training requirements and skill enhancement.
d. Providing input to the supervisor on the establishment of clear definitions of responsibility for employees.
e. Assessing and monitoring performance. Completing performance reviews and addressing performance issues in conjunction with the Bioinformatics Coordinator and/or Bioinformatics Group Leader.
f. Organizing the orientation and training of new staff by reviewing departmental expectations and policies and procedures and demonstrating work methods or procedures. Provides feedback to the Bioinformatics Coordinator regarding progress and training/orientation requirements.

5. Participates in the recruitment of staff through methods such as screening applications, interviewing internal and external applicants and provides hiring recommendations.

6. Participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs to ensure services are provided in the most efficient and effective way by performing duties such as:

a. Monitoring quality and quantity of service and information provided by the Bioinformatics group and identifying areas for change and/or improvement.
b. Generating test metrics to evaluate progress of research and clinical programs and production processes.

7. Assesses practical needs for identified research and clinical direction of the GSC in conjunction with the Bioinformatics Coordinator and/or Bioinformatics Group Leader.

8. Participates in a variety of meetings including bioinformatics team meetings, software design and development, quality management and meetings with collaborators by performing duties such as providing and/or receiving information and contributing to decision making.

9. Participates, in conjunction with the Bioinformatics Coordinator and/or Bioinformatics Group Leader in determining the computer infrastructure necessary for successful completion of projects and ensured viability of clinical and research programs by performing duties such as providing input and recommendations regarding purchasing decisions related to hardware, software and related items for the Bioinformatics platform.

10. Performs, reviews and summarizes statistical and data analyses, including preparing reports on statistical findings for publication and presentation.

11. Conducts reviews and planning for software implementation by performing duties such as determining user requirements, examining and identifying problems with existing systems, and recommending modifications to and/or new systems; provides details of estimated implementation costs including associated staffing requirements.

12. Performs technical functions related to the bioinformatics functions of the GSC, including software development, code reviews, and bioinformatics workflow implementation.

13. Develops, evaluates, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes as required by the Quality Management System and accreditation bodies, such as IS027001/CAP/DAP policies and standards. Ensures SOPs and processes are communicated to staff and incorporated into work processes.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Bachelor’s program in a related discipline such as Biochemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• A minimum of four (4) years of recent related experience, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity and experience in computer programming and quantitative data analysis, handling biological sequence and/or mapping data, database development and data storage schemas, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the GSC Group Leaders.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with computer operating systems such as Linux, UNIX.
• Demonstrated ability to work with software such as Python, R, Postgres, MySQL, Javascript, React.js, Node.js.
• Demonstrated ability to work with enterprise issue tracking and wiki software such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead staff and schedule work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.