Research Coordinator (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 6%

Benefits in lieu 14%

HOOPP option 10%

Employee referral program

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario, is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Research Coordinator to assist the Waypoint Research Institute with diverse studies, funding applications, and patient engagement. The role involves coordinating start-up, budgeting, and project tracking across multiple research projects in a hybrid office/remote setting at 500 Church Street.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Health or Social Science and demonstrated experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health/social science or related field required.
• Direct involvement in research and coordination of clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory/ethical requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and support grant applications.
• Experience in healthcare/academic settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate start-up, agreements, recruitment, tracking, reporting, and close-out of research projects.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, and funding proposals for studies.
• Support clinical trials start-up, recruitment, activities, monitoring and close-out.
• Identify funding sources and maintain a grants database.
• Coordinate internal review processes for grants and research projects.
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders to foster collaborations.
• Support patient, family, and community engagement in research.
• Contribute to performance indicators and internal reports.

Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s Degree in Health or Social Science

Job description

Temporary Full Time up to 1 year Permanent

RATE OF PAY

$42.41 - $54.66 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

November 5, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

OPEN POSITIONS

1

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 Temporary 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, recruitment and participation coordination, project tracking and monitoring, reporting, and close-out in keeping with established 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:

• Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)