Research Assistant - Addictions

Women’s College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital is seeking a Temporary Casual Research Assistant for the Substance Use Service Peer Program Evaluation. This position involves conducting interviews, managing data, and supporting research endeavors aimed at enhancing peer support and health outcomes. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in women's health research.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Experience in health research preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Good performance and attendance record essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducting telephone interviews and obtaining informed consent.
• Data entry and management of study data across sites.
• Preparing for research meetings, including agendas and minutes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word)

Job description

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario focusing on women's health, health equity, and health system solutions. Join a team committed to innovation, discovery, and system thinking. WCH values equity, quality, and patient safety as core professional principles.

Job Type: Temporary Casual

Research Project or Team Description

The Substance Use Service Peer Program Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of the peer support program at WCH, supported by the WCH Foundation. The project involves multiple components: metrics from EPIC, semi-structured interviews with clients, surveys of clinical team members on peer support integration, and surveys of learners on attitudes towards drug use and peer support. The research team includes Dr. Wyman, Dr. Leece, Krasman Centre guidance, and peers.

Summary of Duties:

• Understanding of research design and ethics
• Recruitment and conducting telephone interviews, obtaining informed consent
• Data entry, quality control, and management of study data across sites
• Communicating with the Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator for updates
• Preparing for research meetings, including agendas and minutes
• Managing study deadlines and priorities
• Assisting with proposal, report, presentation, and publication preparations
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation

You will serve as a role model, promoting safe, best practices to ensure high-quality, safe care delivery.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Preferred: experience in health research
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with sound judgment
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word) is an asset
• Good performance and attendance record
• Professional behavior aligned with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Commitment to safety and creating a safe environment

Why Choose Us?

• Join a dedicated team striving for excellence
• Contribute to shaping future healthcare
• Enjoy competitive benefits and a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

WCH is affiliated with the University of Toronto and values diversity and inclusion. We support accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Please inform us of your needs in advance.

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