Clinical Research Navigator

Clinical Research Navigator

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2,200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital‑based research institutes.

Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

The Clinical Research Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for investigators and research staff, providing guidance on the regulatory, administrative, and operational requirements for conducting clinical research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). Working collaboratively with investigators from the early stages of project development, the Navigator helps facilitate study start‑up, supports researchers through required approval processes, connects teams with institutional resources, and promotes the efficient, high‑quality, and compliant conduct of research.

• Serve as the primary resource for investigators and research staff regarding clinical research processes and requirements.
• Provide guidance on obtaining required approvals, including Research Ethics Board (REB), regulatory, institutional, and departmental approvals.
• Connect researchers with appropriate institutional services, resources, tools, and educational materials.
• Collaborate with the Regulatory and Quality Assurance team to support the implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and help resolve administrative or operational barriers to study start‑up and conduct.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training and educational initiatives for investigators and research staff.
• Provide flexible support across Clinical Research Administration Office initiatives in response to evolving organizational priorities and operational needs.

• University graduate or a combination of related training and experience.
• Familiarity with clinical research environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable guidance, policies and regulations governing human research.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to correspond with investigators and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Office 365, SharePoint, and MS Teams.

• Experience with study start‑up and clinical research administration.
• Experience working within OHRI/TOH research environment.
• Outgoing, friendly and approachable.
• Bilingual (asset, not required).

This is a full‑time position.

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.