Clinical Research Assistant II

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital, is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to join the Neuroscience program. The role focuses on consent issues in clinical trials, with patient-facing duties, data analysis, and manuscript management as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in clinical research, experience coordinating trials, and TCPS-2/ICH-GCP training, plus strong English communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a clinical research environment and a secondary diploma.
• Experience coordinating and managing clinical trials.
• Training in TCPS-2 and ICH-GCP.
• Training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable.
• Strong computer skills, including Zoom/MS Teams.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Experience with patients and caregivers.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate within a team conducting research on consent issues in clinical trials.
• Involve patient-facing activities, data analysis, and manuscript management.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Tech/digital communication

Education

Secondary diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

REDCap

Zoom/MS Teams

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant II

Category: Clinical Research Program: Neuroscience Dr. Michel Shamy Posted: October 9, 2026 Submission Deadline: October 23, 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.

The individual will participate within a team conducting research on consent issues in clinical trials. The role will involve patient-facing activities, data analysis, and manuscript management.

Basic Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a clinical research environment and a secondary diploma.
• Experience coordinating and managing clinical trials.
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable
• Strong computer skills, in particular teleconferencing with Zoom, MS Teams, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Experience and comfort with patients and caregivers
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a regulated multi-centre clinical trial
• Experience with clinical trial monitoring
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Experience with Redcap

This is a full-time contract.

Contact Info:
Name: Brian Dewar
Title: Clinical Research Associate
Program: Neuroscience
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.ohri.ca

This position is for an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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.