Research Coordinator (Autism Research Centre)

Holland-Bloorview-Kids-Rehabilitation-Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Research Coordinator for the Autism Research Centre. The role focuses on clinical trial execution, day-to-day operations, recruitment, data handling, and regulatory compliance under the PI and ARC leadership.

Qualified candidates will have a psychology/health-related degree with clinical research experience, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and strong skills in assessments, data handling, and family communication.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in psychology or health-related field; postgraduate training is asset.
• SOCRA certification would be an asset.
• At least two years of clinical research experience.
• Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team.
• Experience with children, youth, and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions is mandatory.
• Experience administering standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language assessments; asset (ADOS-2, ADI-R, WASI-II, etc.).
• Experience collecting biomarker data is asset (EEG, Eye Tracking).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator and research manager.
• Coordinate clinical trial activities, recruitment, study visits, data entry and submission to REB.
• Ensure compliance with REB, TCPS-2 and ICH-GCP.
• Submit to REB, coordinate revisions, maintain approvals and amendments.
• Maintain research files with consent, documents, and forms.
• Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, and informed consent processes with families.
• Coordinate collection and shipment of biological samples.
• Coordinate training of study team on procedures.
• Perform participant interviews, assessments or interventions per protocol.
• Score and enter data for standardized assessments and questionnaires.
• Conduct standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language tests in a research setting.
• Carry out independent, regular data collection and quality checks.

Skills

Clinical research

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Neurodevelopmental populations

Psychometric assessments

Biomarker data collection

Pediatric research

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in psychology or health-related field

SOCRA certification asset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Research Coordinator (Autism Research Centre)

Category Research

Req Number RES-26-00033

Open Date 10/20/2026

Number of Openings 1

Department Bloorview Research Institute

Work type Regular Part-time

Salary band Band F ($41.61 - $52.00/hr)

FTE 0.8

Posting Close Date 11/02/2026

Position title: Research Coordinator (Autism Research Centre)

Status: Regular Part-time (0.8FTE)

Start date: November 23, 2026

Lab: Autism Research Centre (ARC)

Supervisor: Danielle Baribeau

Program: Bloorview Research Institute

Job Description:

We are seeking a Research Coordinator with experience working in clinical trials (regulated and non-regulated). The Clinical Research Coordinator, reporting to the Principal Investigator, will primarily focus on the execution, and the day-to-day operations of clinical trials including a Division 5 Health Canada regulated trial.

As a Research Coordinator within the Bloorview Research Institute, the successful candidate will be required to work alongside an interdisciplinary research team working in the field of disability research and participate in BRI-related events, committees, and meetings.

Strong critical appraisal skills, effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills as well as excellent organization, time management, and priority-setting skills are critical to the success of this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI), you will perform activities delegated by the PI and/or research manager
• Coordinate clinical trial activities, recruitment, study visits, data entry, data upload and access activities at affiliated research sites including REB notice tracking and compliance
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Bloorview Research Ethics Board (REB), Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2) and ICH-GCP
• Submit to REB, assist in coordinating revisions, maintain approvals, and amend documentation as required
• Initiate and maintain research files that will include original consent, documentation, general correspondence, and data collection forms
• Responsible for recruitment, scheduling appointments, coordination of family and research team during study visits, facilitating informed consent/assent, and supporting all families' understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study
• Coordinate collection and shipment of biological samples
• Coordinate training of study team on new study procedures
• Perform participant interviews, assessments or interventions as required by study protocols
• Score and enter data for standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires
• Regular, independent conduct of standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language tests in a research environment

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in psychology or a health-related field with post graduate training considered an asset
• SOCRA certification would be an asset
• At least two years of clinical research experience is required, which has garnered you an understanding of research policies and procedures
• Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team
• Experience and demonstrated skill in working with children, youth, and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions is mandatory
• Experience and demonstrated skill in administering standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language assessments is considered an asset. For example, experience administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R), WASI-II, Stanford Binet, Mullen, etc.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in collecting biomarker data is considered an asset, particularly with a pediatric population. For example EEG and Eye Tracking technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated computer software skills (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.