Research Assistant I

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Rotary Janeway Hostel
Research Assistant
(Subject to Classification Review)
Research & Innovation- Clinical Trials Research
Temporary, Full Time (until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension)
Mgmt. Support
23901TMP

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, Evenings)

Salary: CG-24 (CAD23.32 - CAD25.68 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0017891

Posted Date: 2025-11-10

Closing Date: 2025-11-17

Job SummaryReporting to the Manager of Clinical Trials, the Research Assistant I (RA I) will support the Clinical Trials Division Research Team in various aspects of procuring, preparing, conducting and reporting on clinical trials.

The Research Analyst will liaise with the Research Team for each trial; conduct reviews of relevant literature; prepare documents for submission to the Health Research Ethics Board (HREB) for trial/project approval and closure; maintain communication with the HREB throughout each trial; confer with the Program Director, Principal Investigator and sponsor representatives on project progress, compliance and interpretation; act as the principal liaison between the trial sponsor, investigator sites, monitors, data management, biostatistics, and other study personnel and service providers; participate in meetings with the Research Team and /or key stakeholders; assist in report composition; educate and update stakeholders on trial/project protocols; create databases, spreadsheets and enter/retrieve data; access clinical and routine databases; and maintain, store and retrieve study documentation.

The RA I will maintain study files by ensuring all documents are up to date and all correspondence is filed as required by Health Canada guidelines for clinical studies. The RA I will also assist with study questionnaires (mail or telephone, etc.), maintain an inventory of supplies and materials required for various studies (i.e. lab kits), while ensuring materials are not expired. The Research Assistant I will support and assist senior staff in preparing for study visits and regular study duties.

Job Qualifications
Education
Undergraduate coursework in a health related or social sciences field is required.
Current and continuing certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with Health Canada is an asset.
Current and continuing certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset.

Experience
Minimum of one year of experience within the last three years working in a research setting including data entry and laboratory processing is required.
Experience in report writing and conducting environmental scans are assets.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches in various settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Proficiency in iMedidata Rave and Inform.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated individual leadership skills and autonomous critical thinking ability.
Demonstrated time management skills as well as the ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong team work skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Demonstrated effective research and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to ensure confidentiality and work in an ethical manner.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.