UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Gastroesophageal Cancer
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager and PI
Work Model: On Site
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Salary: $32.82 - $41.02 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Position Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with prior clinical and translational research experience to join our research team at the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology. Working under the direction of the program lead, clinical research manager, and Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, organization and coordination of investigator-led and sponsored studies.  

Duties:
Specific tasks will include daily administrative research operations, interfacing and coordinating with patients and a team of scientists and knowledge users, preparing, and maintaining REB applications, research proposals and maintaining meticulous study records in compliance with study protocols. 

• Day-to day-coordination and implementation of research projects 
• Maintain file documentation, such as collection of regulatory documents, submission to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required
• Participate in cross-network patient engagement activities 
• Organize research team meetings; building strong supportive relationships amongst diverse knowledge users 
• Prepare study documents and templates (i.e. CRFs, study logs) and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Manage REDCap Database- review and monitor study data;
• Recruit study participants (e.g. identify, screen potential participants & obtain informed consent)
• Contribute to protocol development

• Bachelors degree in a health or science-related field or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years clinical research experience and experience with patient contact
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills & attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task & perform with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed leadership & excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Excellent decision-making, listening & conflict resolution skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.