The Bruyère Research Institute

The Bruyère Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. The Institute is a proud partner of Bruyère Continuing Care, the University of Ottawa, as well as other organizations, and provides solutions to improve the health and health care of aging and vulnerable Canadians. The Institute’s research focuses primarily on evidence, health system evaluation, brain health, geriatrics and rehabilitation, primary care, palliative care, and global health.

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Job description

The successful candidate will join Dr. Hebert and Dr. Downar’s research team in the Division of Palliative Care at the University of Ottawa. This team is passionately working to support and improve the care and outcomes for older adults, their families, and caregivers across Canada. The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for grant and reports writing, literature reviews and support knowledge translation for the team, including projects in end-of life care, bereavement, infectious diseases and vaccinations, long term care, and social health and well being to support aging in place in the community. The Research Associate will work directly with the Division’s Research Manager.

Responsabilities

This person will be responsible for:

Research Support – 90%

• Writing, preparation, and submission of research grants, proposals to government and reports for funding agencies for projects and studies
• Draft research protocols and related documentation
• Track and flag relevant grants opportunities and dates for registration and applications. Draft and facilitate REB and Health Canada submissions (both initial applications and ongoing submissions)
• Develop data collection, management, analysis and evaluation plans for proposals and programs
• Assist or support data with data analysis and evaluation of projects and programs
• Lead literature reviews and environmental scans
• Assists with developing research project materials (e.g., study recruitment notices/posters, study information letters, consent forms) and study instruments (e.g., survey questionnaires, interview questions, data collection forms)
• Assist with studies coordination
• Participate in knowledge translation activities, such as drafting abstracts, presentations, and supporting manuscript writing

Administrative Support - 10%

• Organize project and grant meetings and prepare agendas and minutes
• Provide project coordination and management to support projects and teams grant needs and all associated tasks
• Provide information to inform and support project and program budgets, track and reconcile budgets (including completing and processing invoices, and expense reimbursements)
• Actively participate in development of budgets, contracts, funding request and calls for tenders

This description is not exhaustive. The Clinical Trials Research Associate may provide additional support as directed by Dr. Downar and the Research Manager

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD with at least 3 years relevant experience working in a clinical research environment
• Minimum 1 year experience writing research grants
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Strong organizational writing skills
• Strong ability to analyze and synthesize complex ideas, information, and scientific materials
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to plan and collaborate
• Evidence of experience with research ethics board applications
• Evidence of training in Tri-Council Policy statement (TCPS-2 Core), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, and Health Canada Division 5 Regulations
• Working knowledge of quantitative research methods, and ability to apply methods appropriately according to project research questions and objectives
• Working knowledge of quantitative data management and analysis software (R, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and work in a virtual environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping studies and studies phases, and meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, with minimal supervision

The following are considered assets:

• Experience working with palliative or end-of-life populations, geriatric care, aging in place, or long-term care an asset
• Active membership in a clinical profession (e.g. nursing)Project Management experience and/or training
• Experience coordinating clinical trials
• Experience coordinating multi-site projects
• Experience with Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) ethics applications and Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs)
• Fluency in both French and English

Competitive benefits

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, daytime from Monday to Friday
• Flexibility of the schedule and work from home possible
• 1-year contract with possibility of renewal
• Start date: July 2023
• $37.22 - $42.42 per hour plus benefits

Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on skills and experience as outlined in your CV and cover letter.

Bruyère Research Institute is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All researchers, employees and students of the Bruyère RI who will work with long-term care homes, colleges, universities and other partners are required to comply with the vaccination policies of those external organizations to complete their work. Of note, vaccination policies are subject to change. The requirement to comply with those evolving policies does not change.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19Immunization policy.