Research Assistant

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- The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) was recognized as a National Capital Region Top Employer for ten consecutive years_

**Want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Canadians?**
At the MCC, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that ensures that physicians have the competencies to support safe, accessible health care in Canada.

You’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance.

**Research Assistant**

**12-month, part time contract (3 days per week)**

**Ottawa, Ontario, Canada**

**Hybrid role**

Are you curious, analytical, and ready to make an impact? The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) is looking for a Research Assistant to support our forward-thinking competency-based assessment program and the Practice-Ready Assessment Longitudinal Study. Reporting to the Medical Education Advisor, you’ll lead research analysis that drives program development and evaluation. You’ll also work closely with a passionate team in the Assessment Department to ensure our research and evaluation strategies are not only effective but aligned with the latest in medical education best practices. If you’re eager to contribute to meaningful research that supports the next generation of physicians, we’d love to meet you.

**What you’ll do**
- Conduct quantitative (e.g., descriptive statistics) and qualitative (e.g., coding, thematic analysis) data analyses
- Contribute to the development of research instruments (e.g. surveys, interview guides)
- Interpret findings and contribute to research discussions
- Contribute to the development of evaluation frameworks and the design and execution of program evaluations
- Collect and analyze evaluation data to assess program effectiveness and support decision-making
- Assume additional research and program evaluation duties, as required
- Support principal investigators in managing research timelines and deliverables, and project logistics
- Coordinate research-related meetings and documentation
- Conduct systematic and comprehensive literature searches using academic databases
- Summarize and critically appraise relevant research articles
- Prepare summaries, presentations and reports of findings and communicate them to interested parties
- Contribute to manuscript drafting, and preparation of conference presentations
- Assist in manuscript submission

**What you need to succeed**

**Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting academic research

**Technical Skills**
- Solid understanding of research methodology
- Statistical programming and data management skills
- Proficiency in common data collection and data management tools including but not limited to: Microsoft Excel; SurveyMonkey
- Basic proficiency in use of software for quantitative data analysis
- Knowledge of ethical data handling and storage
- Skilled in academic writing
- Commitment to continuous improvement and educational scholarship

**Competencies**
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively

**Education**
- A Bachelor’s degree in sciences, health Sciences, education, or equivalent
- A Masters degree would be considered an asset

**Language**
- Advanced oral and written skills in English are required, with oral and written skills in French considered an asset

**The perks**
- A defined benefit pension plan
- A complete benefit package your first day on the job
- A company paid holiday closure in December - our gift to you
- Compressed and telework programs
- Free onsite parking - any day, any time
- Free virtual, Zumba, Mobility and Strength & Conditioning classes

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**The MCC is an equal opportunity employer, co**mmitted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all levels of its organization.**
**Accommodations can be provided at all stages of the hiring process; we ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.**

**Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.