Casual Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Canada is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a CIHR-funded project aiming to improve entry-level pain education across physiotherapy programmes. Under the Lab Manager and PI, you will assist with planning, coordination and administrative tasks for a national pilot RCT and related studies.

Responsibilities include scheduling sessions, preparing documents, data collection, coordinating evaluators, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an undergraduate degree relevant to the position.
• Experience in clinical health research with human subjects preferred.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Experience with data collection and project coordination.
• Bilingual French and English with strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and administration of educational modules and a national competency assessment in PT pain management.
• Schedule sessions, rehearsals, and coordinating evaluators.
• Prepare study documents and ensure documentation for assessments.
• Coordinate data collection and manage video/audio recordings.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and manage LimeSurvey surveys.
• Assist with ethics renewals/amendments.
• Support other projects as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Organisational skills

Interpersonal & communication

Autonomous & team work

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritising multiple tasks

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS

RedCap

LimeSurvey

Zoom

Job description

Position Summary

Timothy Wideman, Associate Professor at McGill University, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work on a CIHR-funded, research project that aims to improve entry-level pain education across Canadian physiotherapy (PT) programmes. Under the direction of the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator, the incumbent will assist with the planning, coordination and administration of a national pilot randomised controlled trial and other projects/studies as needed. The incumbent will also attend lab meetings, project meetings and participate in training sessions.

Position Details

Hiring Unit: School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

This is a part-time casual position (10-20 hours/week), with duties including, but not limited to assisting the lab manager with:

• The planning and administration of educational modules and a national competency assessment in PT pain management
• Scheduling different parties involved in the educational sessions and assessments (e.g., simulated patient actors, facilitators, students)
• Scheduling rehearsal and training sessions
• Developing and maintaining detailed schedules for each assessment session
• Preparing and updating study documents
• Ensuring all parties receive the required documentation and information for each assessment session
• Data collection; including facilitating the virtual simulation-based assessment
• Coordinating the work of assessment evaluators
• Compensating participants for their time
• Organising the data and datasets
• Quality control - ensure those facilitating the assessment have submitted all required files, identify missing data and taking the necessary steps to recover files
• Organising video/audio recordings from the assessment sessions
• Maintaining participant confidentiality by properly securing all study documents and keeping participant names or other identifiable information separate from study ID numbers at all times
• Creating and administering surveys using LimeSurvey and compiling results
• Ethics renewals/amendments
• Assisting as needed on other projects/studies

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Fluency in French and English) – Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team
• High level of flexibility, adaptability, and attention to details
• Meticulous
• Strong ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet time sensitive deadlines

Experience and Credentials

• Applicants must be pursuing or hold a minimum undergraduate degree relevant to the position
• Previous work experience in a similar role is an asset
• Experience working in clinical health research with human subjects preferred
• Superior computer skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft’s Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, including OneDrive)
• Experience using database management software (e.g., SPSS, Redcap, Limesurvey)
• Experience using online video conferencing platforms such as Zoom
• Home office requirements: e.g. access to your own personal computer with microphone and camera, reliable and fast internet connection, ability to download Zoom application and recordings.
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Salary: $30.54
Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)
Location: Various
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2026-09-21
Position End Date: 2027-11-01
Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-30
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

EEO and Inclusion

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialised persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity programme and encourages members of designated groups to self‑identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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