Research Coordinator II

University of Ottawa Heart Institute; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Ottawa seeks a candidate to provide behavioural coaching and education for individuals dependent on nicotine. The role includes conducting follow-up coaching calls, liaising with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring accurate documentation. Ideal candidates have experience in patient education, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. Intensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in patient education and behaviour change coaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document follow-up coaching calls with patients.
• Liaise with program team members as required.
• Documentation and reporting.

Skills

Patient education

Behaviour change coaching

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation

Program

Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation

Term

Two (2) years with possibility of renewal.

Hours of work

Part-time or full-time.

Function

The candidate will provide behavioural coaching and education to individuals who are dependent on nicotine and enrolled in a study focused on cessation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document follow‐up coaching calls with patients referred to program.
• Liaise with members of the program team (e.g., administrative assistant, research coordinator, research manager, medical director, pharmacists, principal investigators), as required.
• Documentation and reporting.

Basic requirements:

• Previous experience in patient education and behaviour change coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and adherence to protocol requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual; Fluent in both English and French (one candidate must be French speaking).
• Demonstrated, up-to-date knowledge of nicotine dependence literature.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behaviour change coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated clinical research experience.

Intensive training will be provided to the selected candidate to prepare for the position.

Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.