Research Compliance and Support Services Specialist

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, research and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents.  We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.  We are the only hospital in Ontario that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-of-life.  We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care and palliative care and pediatrics.

Research is a fundamental part of what we do at HHS.  In partnership with McMaster University we have a decades-long track records of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world.  Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we're consistently ranked among the country's top 40 Research Hospitals.

HHS' Research Administration is comprised of centralized support teams including Commercialization, Compliance and Support Services, Contracts and Grants, and Ethics.  The Research Compliance and Quality Assurance Program supports researchers to ensure compliance with the regulations and legislation surrounding research practices, focusing on the continued development of quality research at HHS.  The program ensures HHS research projects are conducted according to the standards set forth by the legal representative agencies and globally-accepted research guidelines.  Working within an established framework and embracing a risk-based approach, the program provides researchers with internal services and educational tools to ensure adherence to clinical research regulations.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\:  

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Reporting to the Director of Research Compliance and Support Services, the Specialist is responsible to provide support with the development and implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) . The incumbent will perform systematic review and monitoring of QMS and clinical trial Research studies at HHSC, formulating new standards and upgrades as needed and developing training programs for HHSC-Research QMS. The Specialist will support research compliance and support services . They will support the systems continuous quality improvement and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the Research enterprise at HHS.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigators, Research Stakeholders, as well as the HHS clinical departments and service providers, to provide support to research teams, managing day to day issues related to quality and compliance.

The Research Compliance and Support Service Specialist communicates with all levels of staff and researchers across the HHS Research Enterprise to facilitate, consult and share information related to research support services.

1. Undergraduate Degree\: Sciences, Health Sciences or Health Studies Clinical Trial Regulation and Guidelines Experience and knowledge Over 5 years of experience in the following areas:

2. Clinical Trial Management.

3. Supervising Research Staff.

4. Quality Assurance and Monitoring of Clinical Trials.

Mon-Fri, occasional after hours.