Manager, Research Ethics Board

Humber River Regional Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a Manager for their Research Ethics Board. In this role, you will lead the ethical assessment of research involving human subjects, manage proposal submissions, and ensure compliance with national regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in health sciences, at least 5 years of experience in research ethics, and exceptional interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, aiming to improve patient care through ethical research practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Commitment to staff engagement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in research ethics required.
• Experience in managing or supporting REBs within a healthcare or academic setting.
• Knowledge in research best practices and the Canadian healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Manage research proposal submissions through all stages of the approval process.
• Ensure compliance with TCPS2 and relevant guidelines.
• Develop and lead operational changes to increase efficiencies.

Skills

Research ethics

Compliance interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Bioethics

Graduate degree in Health Science or Ethics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Manager, Research Ethics Board

Employment Status: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: Day shifts from Monday to Friday (some evening and weekend hours may be required based on operational needs) - subject to change as per Management Rights

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteEmployee Group: Management

Salary Range: $115,918.57 - $141,030.84Reporting Relationship: Vice President, Research & Innovation

The Research Ethics Board (REB) is responsible for the ethical assessment and approval of all research involving human subjects at Humber River Health (HRH) with a mandate to approve, reject, propose modifications to, or terminate proposed or ongoing research in accordance with hospital policies, national guidance documents and legal requirements. This role will manage research ethics at HRH through the Research Ethics Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REB Operations & Administration:

• Manage and assess research proposal submissions through all stages of the approval process
• Maintain compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2), Health Canada Division 5, ICH-GCP, and relevant provincial and institutional guidelines.
• Manage REB meetings: schedule, set agendas, ensure quorum, prepare minutes, and communicate decisions.
• Assess submitted proposals to determine required review process (delegated vs full board).
• Review delegated proposal submissions in consultation with the Chair of Research Ethics and identify issues and revisions to be made.
• Administer appeals process for rejected proposals via the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) REB Appeals Process.
• Develop and lead the implementation of structural and operational changes to increase efficiencies and adapt to constantly evolving standards to augment governance best practices, oversight, and compliance.
• Develop collaborations with other REBs to increase efficiencies and streamline research ethics review for multi-site studies.
• Administer and maintain the Online Research Ethics Review System (HRH eREB system), ensuring smooth operation and timely escalation of issues as needed.
• Act as a resource and provide guidance for research ethics policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines (U.S. and Canadian) for Research Ethics Board members, researchers, clinician-scientists, research support staff, administrative staff, clinical leadership teams, and external stakeholders (e.g., pharmaceutical representatives, external physician investigators).
• Provide general administrative support to the Chair of Research Ethics and the REB.
• Recruit, orient, and train REB members and staff, including community representatives and experts.
• Organize REB meetings and ensure quorum, documentation, and efficient decision-making.
• Support Research strategic initiatives as needed.

Policies, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance:

• Interpret and apply evolving national and international research ethics and regulatory policies.
• Ensure REB decisions are well documented and issued in a timely, transparent, and consistent manner.
• Prepare the REB for audits or inspections by Health Canada, the institution, or affiliated academic bodies.
• Develop, implement, and update institutional REB policies and SOPs.
• Monitor and interpret changes to relevant laws, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with TCPS2, Health Canada, FDA (if applicable) and institutional policies.

Education & Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and research staff on ethics-related matters.
• Provide guidance on REB submissions, informed consent, and protocol development.
• Develop training materials and workshops to promote ethical research conduct.
• Promote awareness of ethical issues in research.
• Provide continuing education on ethics and regulatory updates to REB Members.
• Act as an advisory to the research community internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Bioethics and/or related discipline required. Graduate degree in Health Science, Ethics or related discipline preferred
• Member of Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB-ACCER) preferred
• 5 years of experience in research ethics required, preferably experience in managing or supporting REBs within a healthcare or academic setting
• Knowledge and applied experience in research best practices, Canadian healthcare system and healthcare funding landscape, and experience in executing research studies in hospital settings
• Collaborative, interpersonal, creative, committed to research integrity, leadership, diplomacy behavioural style
• Relationship building with participants, principal investigators, all levels of management and leadership staff, physician and all stakeholders involved in the research process.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, preferred
• Research methods training (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, research design, etc.) and knowledge on pharmaceutical research regulations and guidelines, preferred
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to employee relations is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Manager, Research Ethics Board

Employment Status: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: Day shifts from Monday to Friday (some evening and weekend hours may be required based on operational needs) - subject to change as per Management Rights

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteEmployee Group: Management

Salary Range: $115,918.57 - $141,030.84Reporting Relationship: Vice President, Research & Innovation

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Research Ethics Board (REB) is responsible for the ethical assessment and approval of all research involving human subjects at Humber River Health (HRH) with a mandate to approve, reject, propose modifications to, or terminate proposed or ongoing research in accordance with hospital policies, national guidance documents and legal requirements. This role will manage research ethics at HRH through the Research Ethics Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REB Operations & Administration:

• Manage and assess research proposal submissions through all stages of the approval process
• Maintain compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2), Health Canada Division 5, ICH-GCP, and relevant provincial and institutional guidelines.
• Manage REB meetings: schedule, set agendas, ensure quorum, prepare minutes, and communicate decisions.
• Assess submitted proposals to determine required review process (delegated vs full board).
• Review delegated proposal submissions in consultation with the Chair of Research Ethics and identify issues and revisions to be made.
• Administer appeals process for rejected proposals via the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) REB Appeals Process.
• Develop and lead the implementation of structural and operational changes to increase efficiencies and adapt to constantly evolving standards to augment governance best practices, oversight, and compliance.
• Develop collaborations with other REBs to increase efficiencies and streamline research ethics review for multi-site studies.
• Administer and maintain the Online Research Ethics Review System (HRH eREB system), ensuring smooth operation and timely escalation of issues as needed.
• Act as a resource and provide guidance for research ethics policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines (U.S. and Canadian) for Research Ethics Board members, researchers, clinician-scientists, research support staff, administrative staff, clinical leadership teams, and external stakeholders (e.g., pharmaceutical representatives, external physician investigators).
• Provide general administrative support to the Chair of Research Ethics and the REB.
• Recruit, orient, and train REB members and staff, including community representatives and experts.
• Organize REB meetings and ensure quorum, documentation, and efficient decision-making.
• Support Research strategic initiatives as needed.

Policies, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance:

• Interpret and apply evolving national and international research ethics and regulatory policies.
• Ensure REB decisions are well documented and issued in a timely, transparent, and consistent manner.
• Prepare the REB for audits or inspections by Health Canada, the institution, or affiliated academic bodies.
• Develop, implement, and update institutional REB policies and SOPs.
• Monitor and interpret changes to relevant laws, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with TCPS2, Health Canada, FDA (if applicable) and institutional policies.

Education & Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and research staff on ethics-related matters.
• Provide guidance on REB submissions, informed consent, and protocol development.
• Develop training materials and workshops to promote ethical research conduct.
• Promote awareness of ethical issues in research.
• Provide continuing education on ethics and regulatory updates to REB Members.
• Act as an advisory to the research community internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Bioethics and/or related discipline required. Graduate degree in Health Science, Ethics or related discipline preferred
• Member of Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB-ACCER) preferred
• 5 years of experience in research ethics required, preferably experience in managing or supporting REBs within a healthcare or academic setting
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency, required
• Knowledge and applied experience in research best practices, Canadian healthcare system and healthcare funding landscape, and experience in executing research studies in hospital settings
• Collaborative, interpersonal, creative, committed to research integrity, leadership, diplomacy behavioural style
• Relationship building with participants, principal investigators, all levels of management and leadership staff, physician and all stakeholders involved in the research process.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, preferred
• Research methods training (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, research design, etc.) and knowledge on pharmaceutical research regulations and guidelines, preferred
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to employee relations is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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