Salary Range: $57,347-$75,268/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.      Reporting to the Director of Research and/or Research Projects Manager and working within the context of a research culture and in accordance with established policies and procedures, vision and values of the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), the Research Coordinator works with the leader(s) of the WHRI’s thematic research units as well as specific project scientists and PIs to monitor project progress and compile data for reporting both internal and external to the organization. The Research Coordinator works across projects and teams and provides a link for staff on project activities and progress and the use of templates and tools to assist in project activities. The Research Coordinator requires the ability to exercise independent judgment in facilitating communication and compilation of appropriate project data. Flexibility is required in order to respond to stakeholder’s needs, contractual requirements and strategic priorities. The Research Coordinator also creates tools and techniques such as spreadsheets to gather and monitor routine data on progress and status to help ensure that the project objectives/milestones as well as reporting requirements are met.

Duties/Accountabilities:

•    Participates in a number of research project initiatives by providing feedback to Investigators, Managers and Directors on participant recruitment and data collection. Highlights concerns and issues from Research Assistants regarding data entry, survey administration, data collection and communicates concerns to the Research Projects Manager and/or PI along with recommendations for improvement.
•    Compiles, analyzes, summarizes and communicates data to facilitate project progress. Evaluates whether project objectives/milestones are met in consultation with the thematic unit leader(s) and Research Projects Manager.
•    Provides feedback on issues/concerns with past projects and makes recommendations to assist the thematic unit leader(s) and Research Projects Managers in the preparation of letters of intent, grants and collaborations and final applications for inter- and trans-disciplinary research grants
•    As directed by the Research Projects Manager, the Coordinator facilitates ethics submissions by communicating with the ethics board and directing the Research Assistant to upload documents, type consent forms etc.
•    Assists in the recruitment of suitable research project participants by performing duties such as contacting eligible participants, communicating research projects goals and processes to participants, explaining potential risks and possible benefits, answering participant questions and reviewing and witnessing consent forms. Maintains research subject records using appropriate filing systems.
•    Schedules and coordinates study visits by booking rooms for use in interviews and communicating with participants about appointments by phone/email.
•    Drafts consent forms in consultation with the Research Projects Manager and/or PI, completes case report forms and follows up on data queries brought to their attention by Research Assistants or Analyst.  Acts a resource for Research Assistants.
•    Contributes to the preparation, assembly, presentation and distribution of project proposals and reports by compiling information, preparing reporting information including charts, tables and figures. Responds to requests from Research Managers for updates on study progress
•    Provides guidance and assistance to the Research Assistants in conducting research literature searches and reviews and edits and formats for reports and articles for submission to journals.
•    Acts as a liaison between research managers, research assistants and participants.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of recent, related experience in a health research environment.

Knowledge of the process of research projects from proposals to publications. Knowledge of grant application procedures and granting agency requirements, scientific terminology and research methodology in the health sector. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments within a fast paced environment. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent ability to organize work and communicate effectively. Demonstrated computer literacy using word processing, database and internet applications and tools.  Ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Ability to accept responsibility and work independently. Exercises good judgment and discretion while using confidential information.