Research Coordinator

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations on request

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Mackenzie Health is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee and coordinate all activities for clinical studies, ensuring timelines, regulatory compliance and high-quality data collection. You will work closely with principal investigators, clinicians, sponsors and participants to ensure smooth study execution.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of research experience, including clinical trials, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher level of education.
• Two years’ experience working in research, including clinical trials is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of research studies and timelines.
• Coordinate communication with physicians, staff, sponsors and participants.
• Support data collection, study oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with training, presentations and cross‑institutional collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical trials knowledge

Data collection

MS Office

Documentation

Grant writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Research experience incl. clinical trials

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Description
The Research Coordinator plays a central role in supporting and overseeing all research activities by working closely with principal investigators. This position is responsible for the overall coordination and day-to-day management of research studies, including overseeing timelines, resources, regulatory requirements, and study deliverables. Acting as a key liaison, the Research Coordinator collaborates with physicians, other clinical staff, research partners, trial sponsors, and participants to ensure seamless communication and execution of study protocols. The role involves supporting study oversight, participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. In addition, the Research Coordinator facilitates study‑related training, presentations, and cross‑institutional collaboration.

What must you have?

• Bachelor’s degree or higher level of education;
• Two years’ experience working in research, including clinical trials is required.

What else do you bring?

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skill.
• Experience working directly with principal investigators is strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice.
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skills.
• Experience with clinical data collection from electronic medical charts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge base in Clinical Trials including clinical research experience.
• Experience with grant and manuscript preparation and formatting.
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures.
• Ability to set priorities and work both independently and as a team member with accuracy in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Willing to learn new research methodologies.
• Autonomous critical thinking ability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of contribution to patient and staff safety.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes

• A research-based Master’s degree in a health‑related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience with industry sponsored Health Canada regulated trials is strongly preferred.
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.