Job Specifications
Company Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job Description
The role of the Research Assistant is to provide support, at various levels of independence, to the Research Coordinator and investigators. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocol and work with the investigator and other team members to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.
The Research Assistant reports to the Manager, Research, with accountability to the Oncology leadership team.
This role is fully onsite.
Accountabilities
Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board (REB) staff
Operate within an established research protocol and under specific instructions as to method and processes relevant to the research study
Complete applications for submission to the REB
Create/modify source documents, consents, information letters and other study related documents
Complete accurate data collection and case report completion in multiple EDC systems in a timely manner
Assist with screening, consenting and other study related activities
Assist in scheduling of study procedures as per study protocols in coordination with supporting programs
Perform well-defined, routine or repetitive tests, experiments, or other procedures
Assist in preparation of sample blood specimens and control documentation for shipment to external labs as per IATA regulations
Assist in other administrative and job-related duties as assigned by the research manager
Qualifications
Undergraduate certificate or Bachelor's degree in health science preferred
Completion of the ICH-Good Clinical Practice Certification
Previous experience in clinical research is an asset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team efforts
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Outcome-driven self-starter with the ability to work independently
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues
Ability to work well under stress with minimal supervision
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional Information
Hours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Onsite First: Roles that frequently support direct patient care and have dedicated hours when they are available to patients, team members and/or other partners
Annual Salary
Minimum: $54,795
Maximum: $68,484
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
About the Company
William Osler Health System (Osler) is a hospital system which includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital, and serves 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the Central West region. Nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety, Osler is also Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive from Accreditation Canada. Osler has three unique sites, each provid...
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