Research Assistant

Company descriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team todayJob descriptionThe role of the Research Assistant (Oncology) is to provide support, at various levels of independence, to the Research Coordinator and investigators. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocol and work with the investigator and other team members to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.The Research Assistant reports to the Manager, Oncology Research.Accountabilities:Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board (REB) staffOperate within an established research protocol and under specific instructions as to method and processes relevant to the research studyComplete applications for submission to the REB either local or to the REB of Record through the Clinical Trials Ontario Stream system (CTO Stream) and regulatory documentation to the office of Research AdministrationCreate/modify source documents, consents, information letters and other study related documentsComplete accurate data collection and case report completion in multiple EDC systems: iMedidata RAVE, IBM EDC, iDataFax, BDC, REDCap, Castor EDC, iMedNet, etc. in a timely mannerAssist with screening, consenting and other study related activitiesAssist in scheduling of study procedures as per study protocols in coordination with supporting programsPerform well-defined, routine or repetitive tests, experiments, or other proceduresAssist in preparation of sample blood specimens and control documentation for shipment to external labs as per IATA regulationsAssist in other administrative and job-related duties as assigned by the research managerJob qualificationsUndergraduate certificate or Bachelor's degree in health science Completion of the ICH-Good Clinical Practice Certification (GCP)Previous experience in clinical research and oncology is an assetExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team effortsAbility to prioritize workload and meet deadlinesOutcome-driven self-starter with the ability to work independentlyExcellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activitiesExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issuesAbility to work well under stress with minimal supervisionAdditional informationHours: Currently days, Monday to Friday (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)Salary:Minimum: $54,795.00Maximum:$68,484.00Fully Onsite: Roles involved in direct patient care that are needed onsite for each shift.Internal application deadline: January 30, 2026#LI-Onsite