Research Ethics Coordinator

**Competition ID**:

- 3701

**Internal Closing Date**:

- October 14, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am-4:30pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 28

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**
- KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.**JOB OVERVIEW: RESEARCH ETHICS COORDINATOR**
- The Research Ethics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the protection of the research participants and assurance of regulatory requirements/compliances and is the primary resource for all faculty, staff and students with the Research Ethics Board (REB) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience with the research ethics compliance process, requirements, and/or research in a university, government project, or agency is highly desirable.
- Experience working with confidential and sensitive issues and materials.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Basic knowledge of policies and the regulatory framework governing research in a university setting. Knowledge of research procedures, guidelines and polices as well as of Canadian regulatory and policy requirements for conducting research.
- Highly motivated and creative to meet the challenges within a complex and evolving university environment
- Experience interpreting agency and regulatory guidelines and policies, and communicating those interpretations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to exercise high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of contacts.
- Demonstrated computer skills (including databases, Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
- **Salary Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program - eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
- Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
- Intercampus shuttle
- Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
- Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
- Library and Bookstore (discounts)
**Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.