Research Coordinator ère Health RI_Dr. James Downar

Position: Research Coordinator 1 Bruyère Health RI_Dr. James Downar
Job Category :
Research Institute

Requisition Number : BRI
Full-Time
On-site
Locations   Showing 1 location
Description   POSITION TYPE:
Full-time, 75 hours / pay period, 1 FTE
SALARY SCALE: $34.36 to $39.18 per hour
CLOSING DATE: 2026/09/09
* The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.
What we offer?
Competitive health and dental benefits program
Defined Pension Plan
Wellness program and on-site gyms
Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
Professional development and learning opportunities
Summary of the role
We are looking to hire a Research Coordinator to join our Palliative Care research team led by Dr. James Downar. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities in neuromodulation clinical trials (e.g., Scrambler Therapy (ST) for neuropathic pain and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for psychological distress), including Health Canada and Research Ethics Board submissions and adherence, participant recruitment, data collection and entry, and budget tracking.
Main duties and responsibilities
Research Coordination (80%):
Assist with developing research project materials (e.g., study recruitment posters, study information letters, consent forms)
Assist with Health Canada submissions (e.g., amendments, notifications, clinical trial site information)
Assist with Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and ongoing approvals (study amendments, continuing reviews, study closure forms, etc.)
Participant recruitment, including screening, eligibility assessment, and obtaining and documenting informed consent
Data collection and entry:
Administer baseline and outcome clinical assessments with participants both in-person and virtually
Administer intervention
Participant monitoring via phone calls
Maintain study logs and all project documentation
Maintain the participant Case Report Form and all source documentation
Ensure compliance with the study protocol and applicable International Council on Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), REB, and Health Canada regulation and practices
Drafting abstracts
Assist with manuscript writing and submissions to journals
Assist with developing presentations for academic conferences (e.g., poster presentations, oral presentations)
Support project management of research projects and grant applications
Other duties as assigned
Administrative and Financial Support (20%)
Draft meeting agendas, take minutes
Provide study progress reports
Coordinate and ensure study departmental and privacy approvals
Coordinate and obtain signatures for Health Canada and REB submissions and research contracts
Coordinate Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings
Maintain project budgets, conduct budget reconciliations, and process invoices and expense reimbursements
Assist with financial reporting to funders
Draft research project interim and annual reports for funders
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in health sciences, neuroscience, psychology, or other relevant field (Essential)
Master’s degree in health sciences, neuroscience, psychology, or other relevant field (Preferred)
Background in neuromodulation (Preferred)
Minimum 2 years relevant experience working in a clinical research environment (Essential)
1+ years relevant clinical trial coordination, including multi-site clinical trials (Essential)
Evidence of experience with Health Canada regulated trials (Essential)
Evidence of experience with Health Canada and REB applications (Essential)
Evidence of training in Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2 Core), GCP Guidelines, and Health Canada Division 5 Regulations (Essential)
Evidence of experience with programming software (e.g., R) (Preferred)
Fluent in French and English, an asset (Preferred)
Strong attention to detail
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to learn and adapt quickly
Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal
Excellent computer skills using software…