Offord Centre - Research Coordinator (I)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University’s Offord Centre for Child Studies in Hamilton is seeking a Research Coordinator (I) to manage several child studies projects. The role involves coordinating protocols, data collection, and reporting, within a multi-project environment at St.

Joseph's Hospital and the Offord Centre. The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with skills in participatory research, mixed methods, and co-design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with community-based participatory research, mixed methods, co-design.
• Bilingualism in English and French preferred.
• Experience with Mosaic financial system desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple research projects, develop protocols and timelines.
• Analyze data using statistical software and create reports.
• Develop and maintain databases and data collection forms.
• Support two projects on Indigenous co-design and transitions to adulthood in care.

Skills

Community-based participatory research

Mixed methods

Co-design

Knowledge mobilization

Partnership-engaged research

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Tools

Mosaic financial system

Job description

Offord Centre - Research Coordinator (I)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

St. Joseph's Hospital

Open Date

2026/10/23

Job Type

Casual

Close Date

2026/11/05

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

UJD055

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

5.5 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

30

Schedule

28 - 30 hours per week

Days of week to be negotiated with the successful candidate

Office Location

Offord Centre for Child Studies

293 Wellington St. N Suite 120 & 132

Education Level Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level 4 years of experience

Hourly Rate $30.14

Job Description

Department Description: The Offord Centre for Child Studies within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University are leaders in advancing child and youth mental health research. Based in Hamilton, Ontario and affiliated with McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster Children’s Hospital, our teams bring together faculty researchers and staff committed to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Through innovative research, compassionate, person- and family-centred care and comprehensive education our teams focus on research that will shape policy and systems locally and globally. Together, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and making a meaningful impact across the lifespan.

Working alongside two Principal Investigators the successful Research Coordinator will have the opportunity to support two projects: one focused on co-design of a family strengthening intervention with and for Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories, and the other focused on co-evaluating the equitable standards for transitions to adulthood for youth in care. Both projects will involve close partnership with government and non-profit organizations and the use of participatory and mixed methods approaches in co-design and evaluation.

Job Summary

The Research Coordinator (I) is responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several research projects. Acts as a resource for the development of protocols, study documents, operations of study management, and management techniques.

Purpose and Key Functions

Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.

Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.

Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that the project progresses in accordance with predetermined timelines.

Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.

Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.

Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.

Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.

Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.

Write data management and operations documentation for projects.

Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.

Conduct structured project participant interviews.

Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.

Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.

Consult on protocol development, student organization, and data management activities.

Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.

Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.

Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.

Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.

Conduct literature searches.

Supervision

Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.

Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• Experience and skills in community-based participatory research, mixed methods, co-design, knowledge mobilization/translation, and partnership-engaged research.
• Bilingualism (English and French), experience working with Indigenous communities, and/or lived experience of care preferred.

Experience working with Mosaic financial system desirable

Additional Information

Experience with thesis development, academic writing and scholarly research methodologies.

Extension of work dependent on continued funding.

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