Career Opportunities

Clinical Research Coordinator

Category: Clinical Research Program: Inflammation and Chronic Disease Dr. Deborah Zimmerman
Posted: April 2, 2026 Submission Deadline: April 16, 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 Kidney Research Centre is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to take on a one-year contract. The individual will be responsible for patient recruitment, follow-up, data entry, and day-to-day management of a number of clinical trials. The position may involve some occasional travel between campuses and occasional evenings to see the patients who have dialysis at night. The successful applicant may be involved in all facets of research including clinical trials, grant applications, writing manuscripts, data collection/analysis, and knowledge translation. Current initiatives include clinical trials, large database/cohort studies, clinical quality improvement initiatives, and systematic reviews related to topics in nephrology and hypertension. The successful candidate should have scientific writing skills to aid with research manuscript and grant preparation. The applicant’s responsibilities will vary as highlighted above. An ability to work independently and within a dynamic team environment is critical to the success of our research team. All employees are supported by Dr. Zimmerman (Director of Clinical Research, KRC) and the study investigator.  

Basic Requirements

  • Post secondary degree
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, demonstrating flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, EPIC).
  • 1-2 years of previous clinical research experience.
  • Some understanding of databases.
  • Capable of writing manuscripts.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and protocol requirements  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education in a health science related field.
  • SoCRA/CCRP or ACRP/CCRA accreditation.
  • Bilingualism.
  • Certification in ICH-GCP, TCPS-2 and Health Canada's Division 5 regulations.
  • Experience with ethics board procedures/applications

Contract Details

This is a 1-year full-time contract

Salary
Min: $34.945/hr - Max: $46.592/hr

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: Justine Davis
Title: Research Administrative Coordinator
Program: Inflammation and Chronic Disease Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1919 Riverside Dr., Suite 408
Email: judavis@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.