POSITION TYPE: Casual, up to 37.5 hours per week
SALARY SCALE: $37.20 to $42.40 per hour
CLOSING DATE: 2026/07/26*
Why should you join Bruyère Health RI?
The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.
What we offer?
- Defined Pension Plan
- Wellness program and on-site gyms
- Employee perks program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Flexible work environment
Summary of the role
We are currently seeking a Research Coordinator 2 to assist Dr. Vanessa Taler with the operation of a Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data collection site, located at the Bruyère Health Research Institute (Bruyère Health RI).
By working collaboratively with the CLSA's National Coordinating Center, Bruyère Health RI, and the Principle Investigator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operation of the CLSA data collection site. At it's core, this role necessitates adherence to Research Ethics Board policies, maintaining participant retention, and ensuring high quality data is collected within the project's established timelines. The successful candidate is also responsible for scheduling the hours of CLSA Research Assistants (on-site and remote staff), recruiting new Research Assistants when needed, and facilitating a positive team dynamic. Additionally, the Research Coordinator 2 will play a substantial role in budget development and the completion of other financial tasks.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Project coordination and management to support the projects needs and all associated tasks
- Liason between the CLSA's National Coordinating Center, Bruyère Health RI, and CLSA participants
- Maintain testing infrastructure (rooms, equipment, etc.) to the standards set forth by the CLSA and Bruyère Health RI
- Troubleshooting all equipment issues and contacting manufacturers for regular calibrations or service calls
- Working with Bruyère Health's facilities management team when needed
- Financial delegation and responsibility
- Approving expenses up to $5,000
- Preparing and submitting all financial forms, including staff reimbursements, invoices, participant stipends, etc.
- Financial tracking and preparing reports for funders at the end of each fiscal year
- Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive team dynamic
- Scheduling staff appropriately as to not be understaffed or overbudget
- Create job postings, screen applicants, and interview potential hires
- Fostering a positive work environment
Additional duties may be added as projects progress
Qualifications
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Minimum 5 years of related research experience, or Ph.D. and 3 years relevant experience
- Good understanding of EDI principles
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, an asset
Key Competencies
- Excellent coordination and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of healthcare, government and academia
- Ability to act independently and juggle competing priorities
- Excellent computer skills
- Fluent in French and English, an asset
About Bruyère Health RI
Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).
Additional Information
- Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.
Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.
Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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