Research Associate Réseau santé numérique (Research Institute)

CUSM; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Montreal is seeking a candidate for a temporary position focused on advancing digital health research. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in health sciences, strong project management skills, and be bilingual in French and English. This role offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation and flexible work options.

Benefits

4-week vacation

12 paid personal days

Modular group insurance plan

Telemedicine

Defined benefit government pension plan

Training and professional development opportunities

Corporate Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in increasingly senior positions.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly autonomous with the ability to multi-task and exercise initiative.

Responsibilities

• Engages in research activities such as literature reviews and data collection.
• Tracks project deliverables and milestones to ensure timely reporting.
• Supports the coordination of workshops and collaborative sessions.

Skills

Project management

Conflict resolution

Data accuracy

Bilingual communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Initiative and judgement

Education

Doctorate Degree in Health Sciences

Education in Digital and Technological Science

Job description

Do you want to work for a world‑renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI‑MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient‑centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI‑MUHC) is a world‑renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI‑MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

The RSNs mission is to act as a catalyst for the development of digital health research in Quebec to guide an open inclusive trusted and sustainable digital health transformation. The RSN aspires to collaborate with all FRQS thematic networks as well as with other health research networks in Quebec Canada and internationally. The RSNs objectives are :

• to consolidate the digital health research ecosystem
• to create a network across digital health research institutions and
• to forge closer links with stakeholders decision‑makers and citizens.

The incumbent will support and report to the executive director and to the scientific director and co‑directors of the RSN and will be responsible for advancing the research activities of the RSN network. This person will be expected to maintain a working knowledge of national digital health initiatives relevant to the RSNs mandate and will support the RSN executive team in advancing the mandates of the scientific committee and carrying out the scientific activities outlined in the RSN roadmaps.

General Duties

RESEARCH

• Engages in research activities such as literature reviews data collection knowledge development and dissemination
• Collects and monitor the networks key performance indicators

Assists with reports and manuscripts

• Advances the scientific committees mandate such as writing the networks funding programs.

Collaboration

• Maintains a working knowledge of national digital health initiatives relating to the RSN mandate
• Supports the coordination and facilitation of workshops and collaborative sessions related to the RSNs strategic roadmap and priority‑setting initiatives
• Contributes to the development implementation and follow‑up of strategic planning activities across the network
• Participates in fostering and maintaining partnerships among academic researchers government and non‑governmental organizations on behalf of RSN Network
• Works collaboratively with Network Axes and RSN supporting partners
• Supports the development and implementation of tools for operations management (i.e. templates documents checklists guidelines terms of reference organization of information)
• Promotes mechanisms to ensure a culture of collaboration and information sharing across the network.

Communication

• Maintains effective communication through oral and written correspondence ensuring adequate documentation.

Administration

• Tracks project deliverables and milestones and ensures network governance axis leaders and committee members are aware of their responsibilities and timelines.

Financial / Reporting

• Supports the development of frameworks for project evaluation and monitoring including performance indicator development and reporting
• Supports the creation of annual reports for network members and FRQS
• Assists in the compilation of progress reports and other communication with FRQS and MSSS and ensures that all required reporting is completed on‑time
• Supports the preparation of project budgets and forecasts.

Education

• Doctorate Degree
• Health Sciences

Additional Asset Education

• Digital and technological science.

Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in increasingly senior positions with a proven track record on results.

Required Skills

• Direct experience in complex project management
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and problem‑solving
• Highly autonomous effective self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task exercise initiative and judgement
• Great commitment to accuracy of data and must be highly detail oriented
• Demonstrated excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills are required including Word Excel PowerPoint
• Bilingual in French and English written and spoken.

Additional Information

• Status: Temporary full time (35‑hour workweek) OR Temporary part‑time
• Pay Scale: $55692.00 to $103412.40 (full‑time) OR $30.60 to $56.82 / hour (part time). Commensurate with education and experience
• Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm (full‑time). If part‑time depending on availability
• Work Site: Hybrid

Benefits

• 4‑week vacation 5th week after 5 years
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
• Telemedicine
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Child Care Centres
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
• Competitive monthly parking rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program
• Flex work options and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self‑identify as members of racialized groups / visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact us. IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.