Career Opportunities

Clinical Research Assistant II

Category: Clinical Research Program: Acute Care Research Dr. Stephen Kingwell & Dr. Matthew Coyle
Posted: January 21, 2026 Submission Deadline: February 6, 2026

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 2,200 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 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a part-time (0.8FTE) Clinical Research Assistant II. This position will be located at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus. The individual will be responsible primarily for in-person patient recruitment for the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) database study. This position may also involve data collection, data entry, and assistance with research ethics board submissions for ongoing research studies under the general direction of Scientists and the Research Program Manager. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced team environment who is comfortable working in a busy clinical environment. 

Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  • Screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up of study participants
  • Data collection and data entry
  • Close communication with surgeons, principal investigators, and other members of the research team
  • Liaising with various TOH departments, REB/contracts office, sponsors, and external collaborators.
  • Research ethics board submissions

Basic Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in a health-related field.
  • Minimum of two years of clinical research experience in a health-related discipline.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Strong computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Bilingual (French and English)

Contract Details

This is a 1-year part-time regular contract. 

Salary
Salary: Min: $25.842 - Max: $34.455

Reason for the job posting: New position

How to Apply

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info:
Name: Kaitlyn Chambers
Title: Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON. K1H 8L6
Email: kachambers@ohri.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.