Research Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health service provider is seeking a Research Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting clinical studies focused on depression, where you will assist with recruitment, data collection, and provide essential administrative support. The position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment, contributing to meaningful research that aims to improve mental health treatment. Join a diverse workforce committed to excellence in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required, with a preference for a Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or Science.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical research is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, administer tests and interviews, and collect biological samples.
• Support clinical studies on depression and provide administrative support.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Competency in additional languages (French)

Education

Grade 12 education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Science

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202055

Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

Department: RSH 1027406-OPTIMUM-D_NS 894050

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 12-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators today.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration of the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many choose to move here.

About The Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is the largest clinical research institution and health service provider in Nova Scotia, with over 22,000 employees supporting clinical research, healthcare, and support services across hospitals, health centres, and community programs.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator and under the Research Manager's guidance, the Research Assistant will assist with recruitment, administering tests and interviews, collecting biological samples, data collection, study administration, and providing administrative support for clinical studies on depression within the Depression Clinical Research Program (DCRP). The DCRP aims to match individuals with depression to the most effective treatments. This role offers training and professional growth opportunities.

About You

We are interested in candidates with:

• Grade 12 education
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Psychology, Science, or a relevant discipline (preferred)
• Experience in healthcare or clinical research (asset)
• Experience with mental illness care (asset)
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for mental and behavioral disorders (asset)
• Experience with cognitive testing (asset)
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Professional demeanor with diverse populations
• Competency in additional languages, especially French (asset)

Ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long-term, full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly
• June 2025 to June 2026, approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$22.78 - $28.48 per hour. Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.