Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Montreal; Sur place; CAD 35 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

AMURE collective agreement

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Résumé du poste

McGill University seeks a Research Assistant 1 to support the Neurodevelopment Learning Community and ECHO program in Montreal. The role coordinates training, manages REDCap/iECHO data, liaises with participants, and contributes to research reports. Strong organizational skills and bilingual proficiency are required.

The position starts 2026-11-30 and runs through 2027-11-29, with an hourly salary of $30.54 and 35 hours per week. Montreal campus; AMURE collective agreement applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in neuroscience, psychology or related fields.
• Experience as a research/coordinator is an asset; knowledge of neurodivergent populations preferred.
• Fluent in French and English; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate regular training program meetings and take minutes.
• Attend ECHO hub meetings and represent the superhub at partner meetings.
• Develop training content and manage participant communications.
• Handle data collection in REDCap and iECHO, generate reports and tracking.
• Prepare accreditation applications and assist with literature reviews.
• Support purchases, website content, and promotional communications.

Connaissances

Bilingual: French and English

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

REDCap

iECHO

Microsoft Office

Data management

Description du poste

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).POSITION SUMMARY:We are seeking a candidate for a Research Assistant 1 position for the Neurodevelopment Learning Community, a professional development program for clinicians that includes an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) program.The successful candidate will serve as the Research Assistant 1 for the Neurodevelopment Learning Community and ECHO program. Tasks include scheduling of the training curriculum, managing the iECHO platform, data collection and management, communications with participants, assisting with workshops and events, managing accreditation applications and reports, and liaising with the communications team. The candidate will also contribute to other related research projects being carried out in the program as needed, which would include similar coordination tasks as outlined above.RESPONSIBILITIES:· Coordinates regular meetings with the training program team and trainers, and takes minutes· Attends ECHO superhub community meetings and represents the ECHO superhub at meetings with other hubs and partners· Assists in developing superhub training content and delivery· Acts as the point person for participant contact and contact with other teams (e.g., other ECHO hubs)· Manages data collection on REDCap, and iECHO including updating program information, uploading content, creating tracking reports, monitoring registrations, and managing evaluation questionnaires· Analyzes and interprets research data and disseminates the results. May write research reports.· Manages and develops accreditation applications and final reports· Performs data collection, entry and validation· Completes literature review as needed· Completes and sends out completion certificates· Collaborates with the administrative assistant to manage purchases and payments· Collaborates with the communications team on website content and promotional emails/social media· Manages and responds to inquiries via the NDLC email account· Performs specific editing, scanning and reviewing of documents as required· Perform other tasks as required to support the research teamQualifications:EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:- Possesses subject matter expertise acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree and has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a field of neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines.- Experience working as a research, clinic, or program coordinator is an asset. Experience working with neurodivergent individuals is preferred.OTHER SKILLS:· Must be fluently bilingual: French and English (spoken and written)· Good proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)· Dynamic enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to set priorities and deliver on set deadlines· Ability to work both in a team and autonomously· Takes initiative and is resourceful· Respects policies and procedures· Demonstrates attention to detail· Commitment to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.This position is covered by the AMURE Collective Agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdfBefore applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring 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.For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .Hourly Salary:$30.54Hours per Week:35 (Full time)Location:Montreal Neuro.Supervisor:ProfessorPosition Start Date:2026-11-30Position End Date:2027-11-29Deadline to Apply:2026-11-25This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized 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 program 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] .