The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.
Job Description
The Ottawa Methods Centre (OMC) is part of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and provides expertise and support to health professionals and researchers at all stages of a research project. The OMC has been instrumental in establishing The Ottawa Hospital as one of Canada's leading centers for clinical research. The OMC seeks a full-time Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Clinical Research Assistant II to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Facilitator, the successful candidate will contribute to the provincial Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR), the Ontario SPOR Support Unit (OSSU), and The Office for Patient Engagement in Research Activities (OPERA). OPERA is a research and clinical collaboration between clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience (PWLE) and others interested in high-quality research, implementation, and dissemination. It is a partnership between the Ottawa Methods Centre (OMC) and The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) Patient and Family Engagement Program (PFEP). OPERA supports patient-oriented research through consultations, training, resources, and additional research to advance the body of knowledge in this area.
This role will fit individuals with an interest in developing and managing projects, including supporting partnerships and relevant procedural supports.
Major Responsibilities:
The primary role of the OMC-SPOR Research Assistant II will be to support patient-oriented research at The Ottawa Hospital. This will include collaboration with The Ottawa Hospital Patient and Family Engagement Program (TOH-PFEP) to facilitate the identification of patient advisors for research studies, maintaining infrastructure and processes within TOH/OHRI to support POR, providing training and education regarding POR, and participating in research to advance POR methods.
•Support TOH-PFEP activities by facilitating partnerships that promote a culture of patient and family-centered research.
•Maintain communication with patient advisors for research by serving as a link between patients (including the TOH-PFEP), OPERA, and OHRI researchers.
•Assist in the execution of TOH-PFEP program evaluations.
•Collaborate with TOH-PFEP to maintain infrastructure to support research partnerships, including a database of projects and engagement supports (including the processing of compensation).
•Contribute to patient engagement planning for research studies at various stages (protocol development, study execution, and dissemination)
•Contribute to training for research personnel.
•Contribute to training for patient partners who will be taking on the role of patient advisors.
•Support research studies to advance POR methods.
•Oversee promotion of OMC-SPOR services (by managing the OPERA website, social media, etc.), including contributions to the TOH-PFEP newsletter
•Participate in OMC-SPOR and OSSU working groups and advisory committees as requested.
Other:
•Attend required meetings designated by the OMC, including service area staff meetings, relevant OHRI research rounds and seminars, or any other meetings where staff attendance is required.
•Attend scientific conferences/external meetings as required.
•Develop training materials, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
•Draft and contribute to manuscripts for peer-review publications.
•Other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Minimum of 2 years of experience in a health research environment and a secondary diploma
•Knowledge or experience with the clinical or applied research process, including dissemination, and implementation.
•Knowledge or experience working with patients, the public, or communities.
•Experience with project management or coordination.
•Experience planning and delivering research training.
•Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
•Undergraduate degree or master’s degree in a relevant discipline
•3+ years of relevant experience in health sciences research or related field (social or behavioral sciences, education etc.).
•Some experience with the engagement of people with lived experience (PWLE) in research.
•Familiarity with clinical trials and research methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, literature reviews)
Contract Details:
This is a 2-year full-time contract with full benefits, pension, and the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $ 26.477 - Max: $31.155
Comments to Applicant:
OHRI offers a generous remote work policy. Individuals ready to meet the challenge of this position should submit a focused cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience as well as a curriculum vitae using the name convention "Last Name, First Name.”
Contact Info:
Name: Julia Chehaiber
Title: Senior Operations Manager
c/o Dana Burke
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Box 711
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6
Email: methodscentre@toh.ca
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
