HiRO National Study Coordinator

Staff - Non Union### ##
** Job Category
** M&P - AAPS##
** Job Profile
** AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A### ##
** Job Title
** HiRO National Study Coordinator### ##
** Department
* * Krahn Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine### ##
** Compensation Range**$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.###

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** Posting End Date
** February 20, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
** Job End Date
** April 2, 2027

This is a leave replacement for a 1-year term duration.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
** Job Summary
** Heart in Rhythm Organization (HiRO) National Study Coordinator    
** Organizational Status
** Reporting directly to Dr. Andrew Krahn and Dr. Zachary Laksman. Liaison with National HiRO coordinator, finance and biobank coordinator, and UBC and recruiting site coordinators.

** Work Performed
*** Writes standard protocols and procedures for the UBC cardiogenetics research program ()
* Documents research protocols, consents/assents and pertaining documents for research ethics board (REB) review
* Coordinates the process of ethics submissions and maintenance of certification for research studies, clinical trials, grants and sub-studies
* Drafts patient consent forms
* Ensures regulatory documents are in order and updated as necessary
* Coordinates contracts for studies and oversees data/sample sharing for the program (including 25 enrolling sites nationally)
* Writes materials for research reports for assigned projects as appropriate for funding agencies and donors
* Coordinates logistics of study protocols with hospital departments i.e. lab, radiology, OR etc.
* Fosters and manages relationships between the scientific and operational teams of research projects and central UBC business units, such as Human Resources, Supply Management, Payroll, and Research Finance.
* Communicates with and supports site investigators and coordinators, collaborating in multicenter projects including clinical trials
* Develops background materials and liaises with committee and study team members
* Supports HiRO patient engagement and knowledge translation initiatives
** Consequence of Error/Judgement
** Lack of careful attention to regulatory guidelines and approvals could suspend Investigator/physician and hospital/University as a site for further clinical research and/or funding. The performance of research projects must strictly conform to appropriate regulations:1) personal: maintaining professional behavior and respect for subjects and staff
2) local: the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board
3) Provincial: B.C. Privacy Act, and
4)   and CTRNet ()
5)
Federal:
Health Canada, International Conference on Harmonization, Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice.
** Supervision Received
** Works independently. Reports to the PIs.

** Supervision Given
** May give direction and training to other staff and students.

** Minimum Qualifications
** Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
** Preferred Qualifications
** Bachelor’s degree, or recognized…