City : Toronto

Category : Full Time

Industry : Healthcare

Employer : The Hospital for Sick Children

About Sickkids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.  As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.  Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.  SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Posting Description

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Clinical Research Project Manager (CRPM) position in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences program. This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE), one-year contract, with the possibility for extension. The CRPM will work within the Cohen Lab. Dr. Cohen's program of research works to develop, evaluate, and disseminate a number of evidence-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for children with medical complexity, providing caregiving supports for families, and mitigating unnecessary healthcare expenditures. The CRPM will work closely with Dr. Cohen and participate in a series of projects merging in the research program, particularly those related to parental health outcomes. To read more about the research done in this lab, check out the following link: Cohen Lab | SickKids

The CRPM will conduct clinical research studies according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing study submissions and documents for the Research Ethics Board, organizing data entry and conducting data analysis (qualitative and quantitative). The CRPM also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, posters, and manuscripts. 

The successful candidate will ideally begin working in August or September. 

Here's What You'll Do

• Contribute to study protocols and measures to plan, organize and carry out clinical research
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the study PI, team and stakeholders including patient, family and community partners
• Recruit and provide support to research assistants and coordinators
• Create and manage a reference and study database
• Submit to REB and coordinate revisions in accordance with institutional requirements
• Assist the PI with annual approval processes and amend protocols and consents as required
• Maintain records of research activities and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigator, partner groups and/or regulatory bodies
• Develop and monitor timelines for study
• Develop and present material for publication using strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with the ability to express complex scientific concepts effectively
• Present scientific outcomes to clinicians, policy-makers and members of the research community. This would include opportunities for publications and presentations at national and international conferences
• Opportunities to develop research skills and professional development
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research
• Work with a great team of researchers, trainees and knowledge users

Here's What You'll Need

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Health Science or a related field with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical research OR post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Psychology) with 2 years related clinical research experience. A clinical professional degree may be an asset, as would certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation)
• Previous experience and/or training in project management and/or grant writing is an asset
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team, including research staff, patient partners and trainees 
• Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and cloud computing (Zoom, Dropbox, OneDrive and others)
• Competency in data interpretation; knowledge of statistical and/or qualitative research software is an asset

Employment Type: 1 year CONTRACT w/possibility of renewal.

Here's What You'll Love:

• Employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, HOOPP pension plan, health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of the offer. 
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.  
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Health Equity and Inclusion. 
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.  
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.  

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Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team.  SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.  If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

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All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.