Associate

Position #: 206113
Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Research - Administration
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is an Academic Health Care Organization that aims to provide safe, effective and innovative care through evidence-based practice, training and research. The Research Ethics Associate is a highly qualified person responsible for protecting the SHA, its clinicians, staff, and people they serve from engaging in unethical, poor quality, and/or high risk research that will result in minimal or no value. The Research Ethics Associate plays a critical role in helping the SHA achieve its Academic mission by undertaking the review, approval, and ongoing monitoring of minimal risk research undertaken within the SHA.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• One (1) year experience performing research

Education

• Master of Health Science (MHSc)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Demonstrated ability to apply research to design, manage & coordinate.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in applicable tools and techniques of research
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in research process and methodology
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in LEAN management system

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan