Research Coordinator I

**Research Coordinator I (RCI)**

**Competition**

**Program**

Bruyère Research Institute

**Position Type**

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, 1-year contract with possibility of renewal

**Salary Scale**

$30.23 - $34.47/hour plus benefits

**Start Date**

As soon as possible

**Closing Date**

Two weeks

The Bruyère Research Institute (RI) partners with Bruyère Continuing Care (Bruyère), the University of Ottawa, and other stakeholders to conduct relevant and practical health sciences research related to improving the quality of life for the aging population and people requiring continuing care.

**Function summary**

Main duties and responsibilities:
**Research Coordination (80%)**
- Work with the Research Manager and Division Research Associates to assist with drafting and coordinating Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) and amendments
- Coordinate clinical trial study initiation and documentation across sites
- Participant recruitment: work with clinical teams at Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital and The Ottawa Hospital to screen potential participants for study eligibility, including obtaining and documenting medical history, test results, medication use, etc.
- Obtain and document participant informed consent
- Data collection and entry:

- Administer baseline and outcome clinical assessments with participants both in-person and virtually
- Participant monitoring via phone calls
- Organize and facilitate interviews and focus groups
- Maintain study logs and all project documentation (e.g., participant materials)
- Maintain the participant Case Report Form and all source documentation
- Ensure compliance with the study protocol and applicable GCP, REB, and Health Canada regulations and practices
- Basic descriptive quantitative data analysis (e.g., frequencies, proportions, rates)
- Drafting abstracts
- Assist with literature reviews (scoping/systematic, both qualitative and quantitative - article screening and selection, data extraction)
- Assist with manuscript writing and submissions to journals
- Assist with developing presentations for academic conferences (e.g., poster presentations)

**Administrative and Financial Support (20%)**
- Organize project meetings
- Draft meeting agendas, take minutes
- Provide study progress reports to Dr. Downar and the Research Manager
- Coordinate and ensure study departmental and privacy approvals
- Coordinate and obtain signatures for REB submissions and research contracts
- Coordinate Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings
- Maintain project budgets, conduct budget reconciliations, and process invoices and expense reimbursements
- Assist with financial reporting to funders
- Draft research project interim and annual reports for funders

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

- Master’s degree in health sciences, psychology, or other relevant field
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience working in a clinical research environment
- Minimum 1 year experience coordinating clinical trials, including experience with direct participant contact (screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting assessments, etc.)
- Evidence of training in Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2 Core), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, and Health Canada Division 5 Regulations
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Demonstrated excellent coordination skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

This description is not exhaustive. The Research Coordinator may provide additional support as directed by Dr. Downar or the Research Manager.
Additional Competencies (if applicable)
The following are considered assets:

- Experience coordinating multi-site projects
- Experience in qualitative and mixed methods research, including facilitating interviews and focus groups
- Experience with Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs)
- Experience working with palliative or end-of-life populations
- Bilingualism (French and English)

Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on skills and experience as outlined in your CV and cover letter.

Bruyère Research Institute is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank you for your interest in this position, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COV