Research Coordinator

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Research Coordinator within the Women and Newborn Health Program. This 12-month, hybrid role supports ongoing projects with administrative and research duties.

The successful candidate will design studies, manage data, coordinate REB submissions, recruit participants, and contribute to abstracts and publications. A Master’s degree in a health field is required, with clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field is required.
• Clinical degree and/or health-related experience (e.g., nursing) is preferred.
• Experience with applied health-related research projects involving human participants.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis.
• Attention to detail with strong time management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects within the WNHP at IWK Health.
• Carry out research activities from initiation to completion (design studies, data collection, interpretation, deliverables).
• Develop and implement study protocols, including design and analytic procedures.
• Prepare documents for REB review and ensure adherence to policies.
• Recruit participants, obtain consent, collect data, and coordinate schedules.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, patients and clinical staff.
• Synthesize literature, retrieve articles, and maintain citation databases.
• Contribute to abstracts, posters, and peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Statistical methods

Data management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in health-related field

Clinical degree/experience in health-related field (e.g., nursing)

Tools

REDCap

Zotero

SPSS

R

Meditech

Job description

Company: IWK Health

Department/Program: Dol Research , Research Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s)

Start Date: 10/19/2026

Union Status: Research , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 30.0972 - $ 37.6217 /hour

Closing Date: 29-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of Dr. Justine Dol as the Dr. Margaret Oulton Accelerate Chair in Women+ Health Research, the Research Coordinator will be dedicated to supporting ongoing project within the Women and Newborn Health Program (WNHP) at IWK Health. The responsibilities of the position include a range of administrative and research-related duties.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Facilitate, coordinate, enhance and promote research activities by coordinating and managing research projects ongoing within the WNHP at IWK
• Carry out research-specific activities from project initiation to project completion (including designing studies, data collection, interpretation of results, drafting of deliverables, creating tables and figures)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research study protocols, including study design and analytic procedures
• Preparing documents for REB review and ensuring adherence to IWK Health REB and TCPS-2 policies
• Recruitment of study participants including conducting interviews, obtaining informed consent, collecting and entering data, maintaining records and coordinating patient schedules
• Maintaining excellent professional and collaborative relationships with families and patients as well as clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
• Critically appraise and synthesize literature, retrieve articles, and maintain citation databases
• Contribute to the preparation of abstracts, poster presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and other relevant deliverables
• Clear and transparent communications, virtually, in person, email, telephone, etc.
• Other research related duties as required

Hours of Work

This hybrid role at IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a 12-month position for 37.5 hours per week with the possibility of extension. Hours of work will typically be required during business hours (M-F 8am-4pm) but may vary depending on study requirements, with some weekends and evenings.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field
• Clinical degree and/or experience in a health-related field are highly preferred (e.g., nursing)
• Experience working on applied health-related research projects with human participants, with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis, epidemiological methods and data management
• Experience with research computer programs and software (e.g. REDCap, Zotero, SPSS, R, Meditech)
• Attention to detail with a high regard for quality
• Excellent time management and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, and vulnerable populations
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment an asset
• Experience with science communication, knowledge mobilization, and/or patient partnership is an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.