Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Women's Health Ambulatory Clinics. The Research Assistant I position will support the research projects for the Lois Hole Hospital for Women (LHHW) Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Clinic (HBOC) and other ambulatory clinic's programs. The Research Assistant is responsible for pulling data from various sources and inputting the data into various databases. The incumbent will also perform a variety of responsibilities in support of research activities and/or research studies including but not limited to preparing and submitting research documents; collecting and reviewing data or information; and monitoring study compliance.
Description:
As a Research I, you will be working with research teams which are generating and disseminating new knowledge that assists with advancing the understanding of health disciplines and various health and medical concerns. Working under the guidance of the principal investigator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting research documents, collecting and reviewing a variety of information related to the study, and monitoring study compliance. You will also assist with the recruitment of study participants and initiate consenting of study and/or trial participants and may complete lab work to support research activities.
- Classification: Research I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $38.80
- Maximum Salary: $51.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Diploma or degree in a health or science related field. Registration with applicable professional association or college where required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum one year of research support experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage/coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with senior clinical research leaders and investigators. Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time up to 6-8 hours. Regularly required to perform repetitive tasks and motions. Lift and or carry up to 10 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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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