Research Assistant

As a key member of the Research and Evaluation Team, the incumbent will assist and collaborate on a variety of research related activities for a portfolio of research and evaluation projects within the organization, including project proposals and protocols, data collection, entry, and quality assurance, data analysis, and knowledge synthesis and dissemination activities. The Research Assistant will also work with internal and external stakeholders to support corporate wide and departmental projects, program reviews and program planning.

• Assist the function of the management team or other researchers through completing special projects, program reviews and development of reports to achieve specific outcomes and goals
• Support planning/evaluation exercises with teams throughout the organization
• Complete data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets
• Responsible for conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent
• Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
• Communicates with Research Teams to provide updates
• Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
• Assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications
• Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
• Act as a main organizational contact person with the University of Windsor REB for all submissions and inquires
• Maintain a detailed database on all research conducted at HDGH

• Minimum of 3 year research assistant experience – required
• Health care research experience - preferred
• Project management/project coordination experience- preferred
• Advanced computer skills – use of Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and Power Point – Required
• Experience in statistical software (e.g. SPSS) – preferred
• Coordinate the execution of clinical research activities in accordance with the Tri‑Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) and other relevant guidelines and legislation
• Have some understanding of research design and research ethics
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects ensuring assigned deadlines are met
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing situations
• Strong judgment, evaluation and reason skills, including the ability to determine appropriate solutions to various situations
• French Language proficiency is an asset
• Our Organization strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. We are committed to following recruitment practices that ensure all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with our Organization

• Baccalaureate in health care or related social sciences field or equivalent –
  required
• Master’s degree in health care field or equivalent –
  preferred