Research Coordinator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting # - RI-25-035R**

**Posting Period: July 30 to August 20, 2025**

**POSITION: Research Coordinator, BORN Ontario**

New Position

**TERM**: Full-time (1.0), 1 year contract, with possibility of renewal

**SALARY**:$28.00 - $34.00 /h, will be commensurate with skills and experience

**REPORTS TO**: Heather Howley, Research Director, BORN Ontario

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc. (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land CHEO is a beloved institution and workplace that is widely recognized for being an anchor in our community. CHEO RI works to create new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in its provision of world-class care for our children. Our mission at CHEO RI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in our community and beyond.

**CHEO RI and BORN Ontario has an immediate requirement for a Research Coordinator.**

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the Research Director the Research Coordinator will:

- Administer research studies and projects.
- Assist with Research Ethics Board (REB) and/or grant submissions.
- Be responsible for tracking and updating all REBs.
- Assist with qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Assist with protocol development.
- Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant information.
- Develop and administer surveys in REDCap.
- Track BORN grants, publications, and presentations.
- Contribute to the preparation of research reports, publications, posters and presentations for conferences.
- Perform various administrative duties related to ongoing research.
- Coordinate, organize and chair relevant research meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Research Director.

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- University undergraduate degree in nursing, psychology, health sciences, or related field. (Essential)
- Masters in a Health or research-related field. (Essential)
- Minimum 3 years research-related experience. (Essential)
- Understanding of clinical research design, guidelines and standards. (Essential)
- Research Coordination experience. (Essential)
- Qualitative research knowledge/experience. (Essential)
- Understanding of mixed methods research design and procedures. (preferred)
- Experience with REB submissions in ROMEO. (preferred)
- Experience building and administering surveys in REDCap. (preferred)
- Experience conducting literature reviews and using reference management software. (preferred)
- Knowledge translation experience/knowledge. (preferred)
- Experience with protection of personal health information and privacy requirements. (preferred)
- Experience in report writing, publication and communication briefs. (preferred)
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office). (Essential)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills. (Essential)
- Demonstrated collegiality, professionalism and team skills. (Essential)
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently. (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/French). (preferred)

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model that includes remote work and occasional on-site work.
- Able to be flexible with working hours to meet deadlines with mínimal supervision.
- Able to multi-task in a dynamic research environment.
- Able to take guided initiative and to work independently in an organized fashion.
- Able to work in a dynamic environment and be able to multi-task.
- Able to be creative, challenge and demonstrate initiative to generate improvements.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Eligible to work in Canada;
- Compliance with CHEO RI’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and
- Police Record Check.

**TO APPLY**

For this position, CHEO Research Institute may use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process.

Worksite, unless otherwise indicated, will be 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1. Preference will be given to applicants in the Ontario and Gatineau region. Applications will only be considered from those that are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

**DESCRIPTION DE POSTE**

**Numéro d’affichage RI‑25‑35R**

**Période d’affichage : Du 30 juillet au 20 août, 2025**

**POSTE**:Coordonnatrice ou coordonnateur de la re