Administrative Support III
Your Opportunity:
The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres with a reputation for clinical research, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. Come be part of exciting leading-edge research and join our team of professionals in the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU). The Clinical Trial Unit is recruiting an Administrative Support III to join our research team, you will be located at the College Plaza. In this Administrative position, you will utilize clinical research knowledge and skills to perform varied and specialized duties associated with the initiation, organization, and documentation of clinical and research trials. The ability to prioritize your daily workload and work under minimal guidance is important to be successful in this role. Some specific assignments may include assisting with the preparation of mandatory Health Canada regulatory documents, circulating and tracking protocol training documents and study amendments, Process, printing and filing of IND reports, assist with updating processes and SOP’s. Additionally, you may be required to prepare central lab kits, transport blood and/or specimens to the lab and discarding trial specific supplies. Clerical duties in this position may include but not limited to; document filing, scheduling site initiation visits, monitoring visits and other meetings as required, data entry, assist with creation of participant source documents, printing & scanning, and ordering of clinical/office supplies. Archiving of study documents at the end of the study and other duties as required.
Description:
As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
- Classification: Administrative Support III
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Clinical Trial Unit
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 23-APR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $25.72
- Maximum Salary: $31.25
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:1-2 years experience working with in a clinical trial/research setting and an understanding of clinical trials start up process, documents and prior data entry experience. Excellent computer skills; must be proficient in in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat programs. Experience working with databases and knowledge of document management systems. Experience in preparation of Regulatory Documents, Investigator File Set up and archiving study documents. Connect care experience to upload ICFs and other research related documents. Current GCP and Health Canada Division 5 Certificate. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task effectively. Must be able to lift and transport large volumes of charts, binders, lab kits, boxes etc., to various areas on a regular basis. Physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, lifting and transporting office supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. and using repetitive motions, lifting, bending, reaching and standing for prolonged periods.
Preferred Qualifications:University Degree in a research or health related field. Experience completing or maintaining clinical trials documentation and supplies. Training in Good Clinical Practice, ICH and Health Canada Regulatory Regulations.
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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