Research Coordinator II

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. 

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women's to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. 

This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity 

Type: Replacement 

An exciting Regular Full-Time opportunity as a Research Coordinator II exists in the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit (FBCRU), Women's College Research Institute, reporting to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kelly Metcalfe.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Participates in protocol development and/or performs aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives. (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection, bio specimen collection, preparing data for analyses, etc.)
• Monitors the progress and deadlines of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, and establishes and maintains operating policies and procedures
• Assists with enhancing relationships among existing stakeholders
• Assists with the development of new partnerships including preparation and execution of contracts     
• Leads REDCap database development and maintenance for study activities
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies
• Plans, implements, and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per the organization's policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Proactively identifies barriers/threats/risks for project completion and work with team members and Principal Investigator to develop solutions
• Implements quality control process throughout the conduct of the study including ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection and investigating all missing or apparently invalid data
• Prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations, tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed
• Provides training and direction of the day-to-day activities of any staff, trainees and volunteers engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol for one or more projects within the research program
• Assists with onboarding of new personnel to the research program
• Collaborates with Investigator and/or team members to write and edit presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. 

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in healthcare related field, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum three to five years of progressive experience working in a research environment and/or academic hospital
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement, excellent problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, federal granting agency guidelines, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead a wide variety of people at different levels
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong competency using and managing REDCap databases required
• Experience with building REDCap databases preferred
• Computer competency including familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women's College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP). 

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.