Research Coordinator (FT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

HOOPP pension plan

Relocation support

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario, is seeking a Full-Time Research Coordinator to support the Waypoint Research Institute’s projects, including startup, coordination, and grant applications, with hybrid in-office and remote work.

The role involves managing budgets, coordinating clinical trials, engaging patients and community partners, and preparing reports while collaborating with internal and external researchers to advance world-class research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health or social science or related field is required.
• Direct involvement in research process and/or experience coordinating clinical research is required.
• Clinical trial processes, including regulatory, ethical and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating research is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting grant applications is required.
• Previous experience working within the healthcare/academic sector in mental health is preferred.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and deliver quality results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for research projects including startup, coordination of agreements, tracking, reporting and close-out, and follow-up on timelines.
• Provide project management and support for research studies and funding proposals, including budget development and monitoring expenditures.
• Support coordination and implementation of clinical trials, including study start-up, recruitment, coordination, monitoring and close-out.
• Identify potential funding sources and maintain a database of granting agencies and donors.
• Coordinate internal review processes for grant proposals and projects.
• Build relationships with organizations and researchers to identify funding opportunities and liaise with partners to market Waypoint as a world-class research organization.
• Support patient, family, and community engagement in research and coordination of engagement activities.
• Contribute to corporate performance indicators and internal reporting materials.

Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Grant writing

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Master’s Degree in Health or Social Science or related field

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of Research and Academics Operations is currently seeking a Full-Time Research Coordinator. The purpose of the position is to provide coordination and operational support for a range of research activities within the Waypoint Research Institute. While the specific requirements of each project will vary, the position may at different times involve supporting research projects from initiation through to close-out, coordinating high-quality funding applications, clinical trials, patient and community engagement, and assisting in the development and implementation of research initiatives.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON.

• Provide operational and administrative support for research projects including project start-up, coordination of research agreements, project tracking, reporting and close-out, and coordination/follow-upup on timelines and deliverables.
• Provide project management, coordination and support for a variety of research studies and funding proposals, including budget development, tracking and monitoring of project expenditures.
• Support the coordination and implementation of clinical trials, including study start-up, recruitment, participant coordination, study activities, monitoring and close-out, as applicable.
• Identify potential funding sources, develop and maintain a database of local, national and international granting agencies, charitable foundations, companies and donors where Waypoint is eligible to apply.
• Coordinate internal review processes for grant proposals and research projects within the Waypoint Research Institute.
• Build relationships with other organizations/institutions and external researchers to identify collaborative funding opportunities; liaises with community partners, government agencies and funding agencies to market Waypoint locally, nationally and internationally as a world-class research organization.
• Support patient, family, and community engagement in research, including the coordination of engagement activities and initiatives that promote meaningful involvement throughout the research process.
• Contribute to various corporate performance indicators for the Waypoint Research Institute and support the preparation of internal reports, documents and written material.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a Health or Social Science or related field is required.
• Direct involvement in the research process and/or experience coordinating clinical research is required.
• Clinical trial processes, including applicable regulatory, ethical and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating research is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting grant applications is required.
• Previous experience working within the healthcare/academic sector an in the area of mental health is preferred.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with patients, families, research participants and other partners in support of research activities and initiatives.
• Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation support program for eligible staff
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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