Administrative Support II-Clinical Trials Assistant, Trial Launch Team
Your Opportunity:
The Administrative Support II - Clinical Trials Assistant provides vital operational support to the Trial Launch Team (TLT), CTU Management, and study staff within the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). In this role, you will help coordinate trial launch and study initiation activities, manage the unit's archiving process, and assist with site feasibility and selection. Key responsibilities include organizing and tracking startup workflows under Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and liaising with associated partners as needed, i.e. NACTRC/legal to facilitate research contracts and Department Operational Approvals. Other related administrative and study-related duties may be assigned as needed. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a strict commitment to maintaining confidential information. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating professionally with internal clinical trial staff and external vendors. To succeed, you must be a flexible team player who functions well independently, multitasks effectively under competing demands, and thrives in a busy, fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions. While this position is initially assigned to support the TLT team, responsibilities and cross-coverage may adapt to support other tumor groups within the CTU as operational needs evolve.
Description:
As an Administrative Support II, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Administrative Support II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 03-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $24.28
- Maximum Salary: $29.51
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:1-2 years’ experience in a clinical trial setting, providing support in a team environment. Understanding of clinical trial regulatory documents, monitoring and study start-up processes. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat programs. Proven ability to prioritize workload and multi-task effectively in a busy area with multiple interruptions and competing demands. Physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, lifting office/medical supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., and using repetitive motions, lifting, bending, reaching and standing for prolonged periods. Must be able to transport large volumes of materials (office supplies, charts, boxes, etc.) to various areas on a regular basis, and push/pull loaded carts. Due to the intense daily interactions and considerable coordination requirements of our trial initiation teams and external vendors, optimal daily work attendance with minimal absences is required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application, indicating how your education and experience meet the requirements of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:Post-secondary education in a health-related field preferred (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered). Experience with study start up processes and completing clinical trials regulatory documentation. Prior experience working with databases and knowledge of document management systems. Training in Good Clinical Practice, ICH and Health Canada Regulatory requirements.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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