Research Coordinator

• Masters degree in a relevant field of study.

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in multi-center research studies/clinical trials or other research projects with youth, young adults and/or families experiencing mental health challenges.

• Experience with the management of large clinical research studies and or databases.

• Extensive experience providing research administrative support, problem-solving and coordinating quantitative data collection is required.

• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.

• Highly efficient computer skills, extensive experience with the Microsoft office suite.

• Supervisory experience and team coordination.

• Previous experience preparing REB submissions, amendments, and renewals is required.

• The candidate will be detail oriented and well-organized, with the ability to track key project deliverables and meet deadlines.

• Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 Assets:

• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
• Training and certification as a psychometrist would also be an asset. 

Temporary full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).  

This position is temporary until March 2027.

The Research Coordinator’s purpose is to lead a team in the conduct of one or more research studies. The Research Coordinator is accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI) and or Program Manager (PM) and is responsible for all aspects of research projects highlighted below.  
• Act as the primary contact for internal support departments and external stakeholders.
• Development and monitoring of study timelines.
• Provide coordination and direction in the development of data management methodologies for multiple studies; including key data collection, cleaning, and management methods.
• Provide coordination and direction in the development of site management practices for multiple studies; including collection and maintenance of essential site documentation per ICH-GCP guidelines, management and preparation of regulatory and health authority documentation, research ethics board documents and study contact information.
• Engage in ongoing communication and coordinate regular meetings with key study specific stakeholders. 
• Prepare presentations for external and/or internal meetings. 
• Adhere to all related compliance, safety and monitoring. 
• Prepare all ethics and regulatory documents in accordance with the institution and regulatory and GCP guidelines.
• Coordinate communication with all internal and external collaborators.
• Coordinate training of study teams/centers on all aspects of clinical study procedures.
• Coordinate /perform site monitoring and site visits to confirm adherence to study protocol, procedures, ICH-GCP guidelines, local and national regulations and guidelines.
• Help develop, monitor, reconcile, and generate reports on research study budgets, in collaboration with PI’s and other collaborators. 
• Help administer multiple study and sub-study accounts.
• Negotiate budgets with vendors, sites and other collaborators. 
• Support Principal Investigator(s) in preparation of proposals, grant budgeting and writing.
• Manage day to day study finance and study budgeting.
• Lead, coordinate, and/or assist with preparing Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, Annual REB renewals, developing and harmonizing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assisting with contracts and agreements, and maintaining study documents are also required 
• The Research Coordinator will also assist with scheduling other procedural visits and may be asked to accompany participants to these visits.
• The Research Coordinator will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable HHS policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements.
• This position may require evening and weekend shifts and is primarily located at the Offord Centre for Child Studies (293 Wellington Street North, Hamilton, Ontario), with travel between sites, as required.

Reporting to the Site Principal Investigator (PI\: Dr. Melissa Kimber), the position will support a longitudinal research study in youth and adolescents with mental health multimorbidity. This project aims to provide a deeper understanding of the trajectories of youth seeking mental health care as they navigate key transition points in their development. This goal will be achieved by including sampling from a diverse range of clinical services in Ontario and Alberta, standardized data collection and deep phenotyping of select clinical cohorts of youth (aged 11-25 years) and will support modular clinical trials. 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement