Research Assistant - Data & Participant Liaison

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking a highly independent Research Assistant to support daily operations across active digital research projects in Halifax. You will serve as the primary contact for study participants, manage heavy daily administrative workflows, and maintain core project tracking systems with strong technical data handling.

The ideal candidate demonstrates clear communication, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment, with shifts Monday–Friday and up

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline preferred (e.g., psychology, nursing, family studies, health promotion).
• At least 1 year of combined experience in a similar position.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency with formulas, data validation, and conditional formatting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for study participants; manage daily inbound/outbound calls and guide participants through procedures.
• Monitor project inboxes; respond to time-sensitive participant requests and maintain workflow momentum.
• Use Microsoft Excel daily to maintain study databases, validate data, track metrics, and generate status reports.
• Resolve routine participant challenges independently and manage day-to-day project milestones.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel Proficiency

Oral & Written Communication

Independent Working

Data Tracking

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IWK Health is seeking a highly independent Research Assistant to support daily operations across active digital research projects in Halifax. You will serve as the primary contact for study participants, manage heavy daily administrative workflows, and maintain core project tracking systems with strong technical data handling.

The ideal candidate demonstrates clear communication, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment, with shifts Monday–Friday and up