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Union: Non-Union 
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Supportive Care
Report to: Principal Investigator
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Salary: $37.47 - $50.43 per hour 
Status: Temporary full-time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Position Summary

The Department of Supportive Care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre requires a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead one main study while also working across various research projects and initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with the Investigator to jointly assume responsibility for the overall management and coordination of supportive care clinical research studies and academic activities. This role requires previous experience in the coordination and administration of clinical studies (patient contact and informed consent; implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; identification of problems using assessment skills; and of execution study-related administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, research ethics board submissions, assessment of study-related literature). The role also requires experience in basic data analysis, including descriptive analyses and T-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests.

Duties 

• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent)
• Coordination of visits and data collection as per study protocol
• Other responsibilities may include planning, implementing, and coordinating aspects of data entry (e.g. in databases or Case Report Forms) and study-related administrative tasks, such as creation and maintenance of investigator study files, ethics submissions, meeting facilitation, etc.
• In addition to clinical research project activities, responsibilities include but are not limited to protocol development, manuscript and abstract preparation, conference preparation, basic statistical analyses, data collection and cleaning, and assistance with grant funding submission & management
• The Clinical Research Coordinator will also work with research students to provide guidance and supervision throughout various research projects and initiatives

• Minimum Bachelors degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline, required
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of clinical and/or professional experience, required
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years clinical research experience, required
• Experience with patient contact including informed consent and questionnaire administration, required
• Experience with protocol and study document development, required
• Demonstrated ability to train other team members, required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, required
• Experience with research ethics submissions and maintenance, required
• Previous research in oncology, strongly preferred
• Proficiency in basic medical terminology, preferred
• Background or understanding of human anatomy, preferred
• Experience with grant management, and reporting, preferred
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, preferred Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP), asset
• Experienced with statistical software and ability to conduct statistical analysis independently, asset
• Experience using and managing research data collection platforms (e.g. REDCap), asset Demonstrate relevant clinical research funding/budgeting knowledge, asset
• Experience with manuscript preparation and scientific writing, asset
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a multitasking environment Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook Authorized to work in Canada, required

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.