Research Coordinator II MAP UpstreamLab CanTreatCOVID (Job ID: 9727)
At the Upstream Lab, our research is driven by the desire to promote health equity and address social determinants of health. Our research focuses on four streams: 1) integrating health and social care by addressing social needs of individuals in healthcare settings; 2) population health management; 3) using data to enable proactive care, and 4) conducting trials.
We are currently looking for two full-time permanent Research Coordinator IIs, to support various qualitative and trial/data science projects in the lab.
AFTERMATH: A pragmatic cluster of randomized control trial (cRCT) focused on adults living with mental illness and at least one additional chronic disease expected to have significant gaps in preventive care activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPARK RCT: A randomized control trial that aims to understand the most effective way to address social needs at point-of-care.
Reasons for Hope: A research study that will develop a patient decision aid to guide patients and family members in the management of early phase psychosis.
Support coordination of ongoing Data Science related projects (i.e. ICES, AI-related projects)
The Research Coordinator II will play a key role in supporting and leading the day-to-day coordination of the outlined research projects, including both quantitative and qualitative work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Independently plans and manages research projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and monitoring day-to-day operations/research activities
Acts as first point of contact for study related questions from internal team or external sites/stakeholders/collaborators
Develops, and reviews content in research protocols, proposals, and grant applications.
Executes participant recruitment strategies through clinics, mail-outs, referrals, and community outreach.
Quantitative and qualitative data collection, including designing interview guides, surveys, selecting/screening, cleaning/coding data, and conducting interviews. This includes coordinating participants and helps with recruitment, including following up with participants
Develops tools and processes (e.g., workflows, Gantt charts) to support team and project efficiency.
Ensures adherence to research regulations and ethical standards, including preparing REB submissions and consent forms.
Supports reporting for funders and institutions, including interim and final progress reports.
Maintains accurate study documentation and prepares reports for investigators and stakeholders.
Coordinates and presents research findings in various formats (reports, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, etc.).
Preparation and submission of research contracts
Organizes and facilitates study meetings and steering committee sessions.
Oversees multi-site coordination for PI-initiated research and contributes to protocol, SOP, and training material development
Conducts literature reviews, supports data analysis, and contributions to knowledge translation and publication efforts
Manages honoraria distribution, reimbursements, petty cash, and financial reconciliations.
Supervises, trains, and delegates work to RAs, students, and collaborators; supports hiring and onboarding.
Fosters team development, collaboration, and capacity building across research projects.
Develops processes, tools (workflow, Gantt charts), and resources to support team members, and projects.
Monitors, and controls research regulations, quality, and guidelines, including ethical (e.g. REB submissions), and safety protocols.
Prepares research ethics board applications and submissions, including design of consent forms and revisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Health Science field and 3 years of relevant experience or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience. Master's Degree preferred.
Proven ability to coordinate and implement multi-site clinical trials, with responsibilities including participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with study protocols.
Skilled in qualitative research approaches such as designing interview guides, facilitating focus groups and individual interviews, and performing transcription, coding, and thematic analysis using tools like NVivo or Dedoose.
Strong background in quantitative methods, encompassing the design and execution of data collection strategies, database management; experience in statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings an asset.
Experience navigating Research Ethics Board submissions including amendments and renewals
Familiarity with ICES procedures an asset
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to build strong working relationships with team members and diverse stakeholders is essential.
Ability to set priorities and manage time successfully to coordinate workflow around deadlines and shifting priorities.
GCP, Health Canada Div 5, TCPS required (or to be completed within 2 weeks of hire).
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
Excellent oral, written, critical thinking/problem solving skills
Professionalism and self-motivation.
Experience with REDCap an asset.
Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language an asset
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.