Research Assistant , Translation Wellness Hub

Research Assistant I, Knowledge Translation Wellness Hub(Job )

Job title:

Research Assistant I, Knowledge Translation Wellness Hub

Job

Site: CA:

ON:

Toronto:

St. Michael's Hospital

Category:
Research

Work type:
Full-Time Temporary

Date posted:
September 25, 2026

Salary range:

Shift/ hours of work:

The Team for Implementation, Evaluation and Sustainability (TIES) and Wellness Hub (WH), within the Knowledge Translation Program (KTP) hael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, partners with patients, public, healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain evidence-informed interventions that improve health outcomes and health system performance. Through implementation science, program evaluation, interest holder engagement, and applied research, the team advances innovative solutions that support equitable, person-centred care and strengthen the translation of evidence into real-world practice.

The KTP (TIES/WH) is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. Research Assistants work in a variety of departments and units set in clinics, laboratories, offices, and at research sites (e.g. long term care homes). The primary role of the Research Assistant I includes providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to research projects at a basic level. Tasks may include collecting and recording data through survey and in-depth interviewing, processing of data, following research procedures, screening of study participants including obtaining consent (if applicable), labeling and shipping samples and study related material.

In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators. Research Assistants also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners.

Research may take place in a clinical, community, or laboratory setting and thus tasks may vary depending on the nature of the research.

This is an entry level role with potential for progression to level II and potentially Research Coordination.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people in underrepresented communities are less likely to apply to jobs when they don’t meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still welcome you to apply.

Administrative Duties (60% of work time)

• General office (incld. virtual) duties, e.g. filing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, printing, scanning, distributing information etc.
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory and ensures supplies are accessible to research staff.
• Organizes office/lab space as needed.
• Maintains calendars, and manages complex scheduling requests.
• Develops correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.
• Reviews slides for webinars, written study reports, scientific meetings, and conferences.
• Organizes video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees, and preparing meeting materials.
• Participates in database processing and management.
• Coordinates communication between team, and external partners.
• Prepares REB/CTO submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies.
• Registers study protocols.
• Collects conflict of interest forms.
• Helps maintain CVs of the PIs, and external partners.
• Posts on social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Research Duties (40% of work time)

The Research Assistant I assists with the…