Research Coordinator Non-licensed - Research Innovation & Discovery

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Non-licensed Research Coordinator to manage research projects. The role involves participant recruitment, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a health-related degree and research experience. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in health and healing.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a health-related Bachelor’s or Master's degree.
• Previous research experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and specialized research software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple clinical and non-clinical research projects.
• Recruit and consent study participants, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist with stakeholder meetings and manage study budgets.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in health-related field

Masters in health sciences or social sciences

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)

Tools

MS Office

Research Software

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.

Req ID:

#
Location:

CentralZone,

Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department:

RSH Anaesthesia #
Type of Employment:

Casual

Hourly FT long-assignment(

100%) x

1
Management/Non UnionP

osition
Posting Closing Date:

23-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine's (APMPM) Managing Director of Research, the Non-licensed Research Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of multiple clinical and non-clinical research projects within Nova Scotia Health. This includes, supporting multiple principal investigators, caring for the people participating in the studies including patient recruitment and consenting, financial account management, and compliance with regulatory requirements related to documentation and data collection throughout the study period for grant-funded and industry-sponsored research studies.

-Works with the Managing Director/PI/ Project and Research Coordinator to identify human and material resources required to operationalize protocols and submit REB applications
-Coordinates multiple studies/clinical trials for the department
-Assists with stakeholder meetings including, investigators, monitors, data managers, biostatisticians, and other study personnel and service providers
-Recruits study participants
-Screens patient health records to identify potential study participants
-Obtains informed consent with appropriate support from the PI/Research Project Coordinator
-Acts as a key point of contact for study participants to answer questions or address problems and follows up as appropriate
-Educates and updates stakeholders on study/clinical trial protocols using appropriate documentation
-Attends relevant rounds and department staff meetings. Participates in Office of Research team meetings
-When appropriate, prepares for and assists monitors/sponsor representatives during visits by ensuring all required test results and documentation are available
-Manages study budgets in conjunction with PI and Research Services, NSH by coordinating project expenditures with detailed reconciliation of monthly statements and ensures receipt of study supplies.
-Confers with Managing Director/PI/Research Project Coordinator and funding sources on clinical trial/study progress, compliance and interpretation
-Assists to develop educational/promotional material for the study/department
-Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including policies and guidelines for funding and regulatory agencies with assistance from with the PI/Research Project Coordinator
-May provide guidance and support to research staff within the department by problem solving and troubleshooting
-As per the study protocol requirements, obtains and/or verifies medical and family history
-Arranges for diagnostic and clinical tests and procedures as per the study protocol
-Arranges and books appointments for study participants, registers participants for study visits and liaises with clinic staff and/or pharmacy as required
-Reviews lab test results and reports abnormal findings (as identified by lab) to investigators, sponsor, and other physicians as required
-Administers questionnaires and educates patients as per study protocol and procedures
-Monitors study participants for Adverse Events and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and reports to investigators for review
-Creates source documents in consultation with the PI where appropriate

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

-Completion of a health-related Bachelor’s or Master's degree.
-Equivalent combination of education, research training and clinical experience will be considered.
-Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline is an asset.
-Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
-Previous research experience strongly preferred
-Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
-Proficiency in specialized technology and/or software programs related to research studies
-Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical trial regulatory guidelines
-Knowledge of bookkeeping and familiarity with health records
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills
-Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
-Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
-Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills
-Previous experience in a relevant field preferred
-Ensures confidentiality and works in an ethical manner
-Ability to work with limited direct supervision
-Ability to deal with a wide variety of people and personalities in a professional manner
-Ability to anticipate and solve problems
-Capacity to build constructive working relationships
-Demonstrated self-starter, decision maker and problem solver
-Ability to recognizesensitive issues and respond appropriately
-Ability to follow ethical guidelines and study protocols
-Pursues self-directed educational opportunities in order to maintain competence
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
-Long Assignment, Full-Time/ 75 Hours Bi-weekly
-June 2025 to June 2026, approximately 12 months, dates subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$27.45 - $34.32 Hourly

$53,528 - $66,924 Annually

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.