The Hospital for Sick Children, commonly known as SickKids, is a leading paediatric hospital in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to providing specialised care for children with complex and severe health conditions. The hospital focuses on delivering comprehensive medical services, including advanced treatments, research, and education, to improve child health and well-being. Its ultimate mission is to advance paediatric healthcare through innovative research, exceptional clinical care, and educational excellence, aiming to make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families. The purpose of SickKids is to ensure that every child receives the highest quality of care and has the opportunity to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

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You should have a background in clinical research, strong organizational skills, and experience in child health studies. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential for success.

You will support clinical research projects by coordinating activities, managing data, assisting with documentation, and facilitating communication among team members and stakeholders.

Toronto

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   <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About SickKids</b></h2>
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     <p>Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.</p>
     <p> When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of <i>Healthier Children. A Better World</i>.</p>
     <p> Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.</p>
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   <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Position Description</b></h2>
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     <p>We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) position in Dr. Cohen's lab in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences program at the SickKids Research Institute. This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE), one-year contract.</p>
     <p> Dr. Cohen's program of research focuses on improving outcomes for children with medical complexity (CMC) and their families. Cohen's team is developing, evaluating and disseminating a number of evidence-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes of CMC, providing caregiving supports for families, and mitigating unnecessary healthcare expenditures.</p>
     <p> The CRPA will conduct clinical research studies according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board, and organizing data entry. The CRPA will also have the opportunity to prepare study results, including presentations, progress reports, posters, and manuscripts. The CRPA will work closely with the Project Manager and Principal Investigator to assist in study-related activities.</p>
     <p><b> Here's What You'll Get To Do:</b></p>
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      <li> Read and have a general knowledge of study protocols and measures to plan, organize and carry out clinical research.</li>
      <li> Provide information and documentation for potential study participants (study information letter, consent, patient eligibility items).</li>
      <li> Obtain informed consent and enroll patients into the study.</li>
      <li> Explain and distribute questionnaire packages to parents/participants, collect completed questionnaires, or ensure completion.</li>
      <li> Contact participants to follow up on research questionnaires (e.g. phone call check-ins, emails)</li>
      <li> Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data, and data cleaning.</li>
      <li> Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the study PI, team and stakeholders.</li>
      <li> Submit to REB and coordinate revisions in accordance with institutional requirements.</li>
      <li> Assist the PI with annual approval process and amend protocols and consents as required.</li>
      <li> Maintain records of research activities and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigator, partner groups and/or regulatory bodies.</li>
      <li> Develop and monitor timelines for study.</li>
      <li> Conduct literature reviews and keep current with study literature.</li>
      <li> Conduct data analysis and assist in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, posters, and manuscripts.</li>
      <li> Opportunities to develop research skills and professional development.</li>
      <li> Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.</li>
      <li> Work with a great team of researchers, trainees and knowledge users.</li>
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     <p><b> Here¿s What You¿ll Need:</b></p>
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      <li> Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Psychology). A Master¿s degree in health services research, epidemiology, public health or related field would be considered an asset.</li>
      <li> Previous research experience is an asset, specifically experience with using routinely collected health data (e.g., health administrative data, large clinical datasets, etc.).</li>
      <li> Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.</li>
      <li> Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
      <li> Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.</li>
      <li> Advanced computer skills (strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data collection platforms such as REDCap).</li>
      <li> Competency in data interpretation; knowledge of statistical software is an asset but not required.</li>
      <li> A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.</li>
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     <p><b> Employment Type:</b> Full-time Temporary 1 Year Contract, 1.0 FTE. Hybrid work will be supported, but it is expected that the successful candidate will work in person at least part-time.</p> 
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   <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Our Commitment to Diversity</b></h2>
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     <p>The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.</p>
     <p> When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.</p>
     <p> Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.</p>
     <p><b> How to Apply</b></p>
     <p><b> Tip: </b>Combine your cover letter and resume into <b>ONE </b>document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.</p>
     <p> If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that <b>we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox </b>but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.</p>
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   About SickKids
   
     
    
      
     
     Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
      When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
      Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
      
    
   
  
 
 
  
    Position Description
   
     
    
      
     
     We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) position in Dr. Cohen's lab in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences program at the SickKids Research Institute. This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE), one-year contract.
      Dr. Cohen's program of research focuses on improving outcomes for children with medical complexity (CMC) and their families. Cohen's team is developing, evaluating and disseminating a number of evidence-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes of CMC, providing caregiving supports for families, and mitigating unnecessary healthcare expenditures.
      The CRPA will conduct clinical research studies according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board, and organizing data entry. The CRPA will also have the opportunity to prepare study results, including presentations, progress reports, posters, and manuscripts. The CRPA will work closely with the Project Manager and Principal Investigator to assist in study-related activities.
      Here's What You'll Get To Do:
     
       Read and have a general knowledge of study protocols and measures to plan, organize and carry out clinical research.
       Provide information and documentation for potential study participants (study information letter, consent, patient eligibility items).
       Obtain informed consent and enroll patients into the study.
       Explain and distribute questionnaire packages to parents/participants, collect completed questionnaires, or ensure completion.
       Contact participants to follow up on research questionnaires (e.g. phone call check-ins, emails)
       Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data, and data cleaning.
       Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the study PI, team and stakeholders.
       Submit to REB and coordinate revisions in accordance with institutional requirements.
       Assist the PI with annual approval process and amend protocols and consents as required.
       Maintain records of research activities and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigator, partner groups and/or regulatory bodies.
       Develop and monitor timelines for study.
       Conduct literature reviews and keep current with study literature.
       Conduct data analysis and assist in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, posters, and manuscripts.
       Opportunities to develop research skills and professional development.
       Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.
       Work with a great team of researchers, trainees and knowledge users.
     
      Here¿s What You¿ll Need:
     
       Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Psychology). A Master¿s degree in health services research, epidemiology, public health or related field would be considered an asset.
       Previous research experience is an asset, specifically experience with using routinely collected health data (e.g., health administrative data, large clinical datasets, etc.).
       Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
       Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
       Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
       Advanced computer skills (strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data collection platforms such as REDCap).
       Competency in data interpretation; knowledge of statistical software is an asset but not required.
       A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.
     
      Employment Type: Full-time Temporary 1 Year Contract, 1.0 FTE. Hybrid work will be supported, but it is expected that the successful candidate will work in person at least part-time. 
    
   
  
 
 
  
    Our Commitment to Diversity
   
     
    
      
     
     The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
      When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
      Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
      How to Apply
      Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
      If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
    
   
  
 


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