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
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Reports to: Manager, Strategy & Transformation, Quality & Safety
Salary Range: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Status: Temporary Part Time
Closing Date: May 12, 2026

Position Summary

The QI review process provides a means for ethical review and risk mitigation for Quality Improvement projects across the organization. The Clinical Research Coordinator II works in conjunction with QI Project Team Leads, QIRC Chair, Bioethics, and leadership to plan, develop, lead, support and evaluate the QI Review Program across UHN. The position requires research and quality improvement design knowledge; the ability to work in complex, ambiguous and uncertain situations; the capability to manage multiple projects at a time and modify job responsibilities when required; collaborative decision making and change management skills; and the exercise of considerable judgement in conducting risk based review and triaging project-based recommendations for all QI submissions through the QIRC.

Duties

• Review UHN’s QI projects to determine alignment with Quality Improvement methods and flag any ethical risks or concerns to Committee Chairs (e.g., consent, privacy, security).
• Provide outreach, consultation and risk mitigation to staff, physicians, and learners across the network on issues of privacy, ethics, risk, and feasibility
• Grow and/or leverage mutual relationships with key stakeholders including REB, Privacy, Legal and operational and clinical leadership
• Develop and/or contribute to the development of QI resources, guidelines, and organizational policies
• Prepare and deliver presentations, resources, and other forms of communication for various internal and external stakeholders
• Identify, monitor and communicate outcomes and targets associated with process implementation
• Monitor email correspondence, create project related documents, assign reviews and critically appraise all submissions
• Contribute to weekly QI meetings and stakeholder consultation (e.g. agenda creation, minute taking, project presentation and scheduling meetings with multiple stakeholders)
• Retain complete documentation of QI requests, decisions, and follow up using SharePoint with a focus on continually improving workflow

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
• 3-5 years research and/or quality improvement experience
• Demonstrated application of research and quality improvement knowledge, skills, and ethics
• Applied knowledge of research and legal regulations, guidelines and tools including TCPS2, PHIPA, ARECCI, etc.
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with, quality improvement methodologies and change management
• Works well with people from different disciplines and with varying levels of technical expertise
• Exercises considerable independent judgement and decision-making, using broadly defined policies, practices, and procedures, to resolve a variety of complex problems
• Develops and maintains tools to facilitate and enhance research and quality improvement task performance; contributes towards development of guidelines, procedures, and standards
• Demonstrates excellent competency in written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent risk management skills: ability to anticipate and analyze risks and issues, explore alternatives, develop appropriate recommendations with clinical, research, operational and leadership teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize multiple conflicting priorities
   

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.