Research Assistant ère Health RI_ Memory Clinic

Position: Research Assistant 2 Bruyère Health RI_ Memory Clinic
Job Category:  Research Institute

Requisition Number:  BRI

Part-Time
Hybrid

Locations
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Description
POSITION TYPE:
Casual, up to 37.5 hours per week

SALARY SCALE: $30.50 to $34.79 per hour

CLOSING DATE: 2026/06/15

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.

Benefits

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 currently seeking a Research Assistant II to provide research and administrative assistance to the Bruyère Health Memory Clinic Research Team and to complete day‑to‑day tasks associated with multiple projects and several clinical trials within memory. Research in the Bruyère Health Memory Clinic investigates new diagnostic tools, as well as novel pharmacologic and technologic interventions, and treatments for cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, focused on supporting activities of daily living and driving.

Research Assistant II will support various tasks related to the daily research activities of the research team. Key responsibilities include providing support in areas such as grant submissions, completion of ethics materials, data collection and basic analysis, daily logistics to ensure that project objectives are met. The individual must be adaptable, flexible, and able to multi‑task and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

Supporting logistics and day‑to‑day activities associated with various research projects

Recruiting and scheduling research participants

Conducting study visits with research participants per visit study schedules

Administering measures (e.g., cognitive screening tests, questionnaires, surveys) to study participants with MCI and/or Alzheimer’s disease

Tracking participant stipend payments

Meeting regularly with investigators to provide recruitment and project updates

Supporting grant and manuscript writing, ethics applications and conference posters preparation

Maintaining and updating Research Ethics Board documentation (e.g., annual renewals, amendments, responses to REBs)

Planning project team research meetings and meetings with stakeholders, documenting meeting notes

Collecting and tabulating research data, including technical data from the driving simulator, and ensuring data quality

Conducting data analysis with Excel Stats, SPSS or NVIVO

Preparing and formatting research findings (Excel, Graphs, Pivot Tables, etc.)

Assistance in creating presentations and posters in Microsoft PowerPoint using existing research material

Tracking papers in progress, being submitted and published

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, life sciences or neuroscience with one year of relevant research experience

Experience administering cognitive assessments is strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of relevant data analysis software (SPSS, Excel, NVIVO)

Microsoft Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Team) and willingness to learn new technology like a driving simulator

Fluent in French and English, an asset

Meticulous, detail‑oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize and meet tight timelines

Good writing skills to assist with grant writing, ethics applications, manuscripts, scientific posters, various supporting documents associated with the research projects

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, and work in a virtual environment such as teleconferences, e‑meetings and video conferencing

Critical thinking skills and strong ability to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently

This position requires in‑person contact with participants who may have a medical illness and may require special attention. The successful…