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: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: $36.38 to $45.48 per hour 
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Part Time (1 year)
Closing Date: April 7, 2025

We are seeking a skilled research coordinator and communicator to support our team within the Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) portfolio and RBC Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research. This role requires an individual with a strong research coordinator skillset, seeking to apply their knowledge in traditional and creative roles. For 0.4 FTE, the successful candidate will work with the Director of Scholarship and Innovation to support embedded health services research projects, support the develop of strategic initiatives, and enact strong writing skills to profile the scholarship/innovation across the CAP portfolio. For 0.2 FTE, the successful candidate will work with the Clinician Scientist on research related to the RBC Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research (i.e. protocol development, study set-up and oversight, data analysis, manuscript preparation, etc.).

Duties

• Support project planning for strategic and research initiatives (e.g., scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, developing Ghantt charts, developing summary documents)
• Assist in participant recruitment, data collection and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative), as per UHN policy and TCPS2 guidelines
• Conduct literature searches/reviews for new proposals, as directed
• Prepare materials for knowledge dissemination and in accordance with mandatory reporting
• Coordinate administrative aspects of grant development and research ethics board applications (e.g., references, CVs, protocols, consent forms)
• Collaborate with professional practice teams to support the development of embedded research projects (e.g., protocol development, QI/REB submissions)
• Contribute to writing, reviewing and editing academic articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals, research papers, book chapters, research grants.
• Support the development of internal communication strategies (e.g., newsletters, Sharepoint)

• Bachelors in a health-related discipline required
• Masters in a related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year clinical research experience, health services and/or nursing research preferred
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong academic writing and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects

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.