Research Coordinator

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 Temporary Full-Time Opportunity.

Type: Replacement

Duration: 12 months

An exciting opportunity for a Research Coordinator I exists with the ASTER  (Addressing Sex Trafficking through Education and Research) program of research led by Dr. Janice Du Mont. The individual in this role will support the team members and activities associated with the research program.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Assists with enhancing relationships among existing stakeholders and helps with the development of new partnerships
• Monitors the progress and deadlines of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, and establishes and maintains operating policies and procedures
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of any staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research for one or more projects within the research program, as appropriate to their position
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies
• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the primary operational liaison for internal and external collaborators working with the unit (e.g. other research organizations, funding agencies, regulating bodies, etc.)
• Proactively identifies barriers/threats/risks for project completion and work with team members including Investigators and Research Assistants to develop solutions
• Responsible for collaborating with the Investigators and other relevant partners involved in the project both internally and externally
• Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per the organization's policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Aids in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data and investigating missing data
• May be responsible for processing data including statistical analysis, applying theoretical frameworks in accordance with study protocol
• Prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations (if applicable), tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed
• Assists in drafting related grant application documents
• Collaborates with Investigator and/or team members to write and edit presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.
• Coordinates project events (e.g., Knowledge Mobilization Symposiums)
• Assists with knowledge translation activities (e.g., drafting manuscripts, presentations, infographics, curricula, training tools)
• Maintains and updates ASTER WebPortal as required
• Plans and coordinates regular meetings for working groups, steering committees, and advisory boards
• Performs aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives. (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection, preparing data for analyses, etc.)

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 or social sciences related field, Master's degree preferred
• Knowledge of and/or experience working in the field of gender-based violence; knowledge of sex trafficking preferred
• Minimum three years of progressive experience working in a research environment and/or academic hospital
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, bilingualism an asset
• Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement with 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.)
• Familiarity with "Squarespace" an asset
• 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
• Computer competency including familiarity with databases (REDCap, MS Access), EndNote, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS 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.