Research Ethics Analyst, Office of Research Services

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary’s Research Ethics Analyst position supports the Research Ethics and Compliance Division within the Research Services Office. This administrative role guides researchers through ethics submissions, consent processes, and study modifications, while assisting with REB meeting logistics and policy development.

The role emphasizes review coordination, documentation, and compliance with Tri-Council policies, with opportunities to contribute to educational materials and

Qualifications

• University degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of TCPS 2 and related ethics regulations.
• CITI/ICH-GCP training is an asset.
• 2–5 years in applied social or health research environments is an asset.
• Strong customer service, detail orientation, and communication skills.
• Experience with ethics boards and regulatory processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate routing of ethics applications (full vs delegated review).
• Facilitate timely review targets and track application processes.
• Attend, record minutes, and assist in REB meetings.
• Prepare correspondence from Chair/Board decisions and follow up with applicants.
• Review and process new certifications, modifications, and reportable events.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

University degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

IRISS

Job description

Description

The Research Services Team in the Office of VP Research invites applications for a Research Ethics Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Termposition is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Research Services Office (RSO) works with the University of Calgary's research community to advance the research enterprise. With a mandate to provide timely, effective services, RSO is accountable to the Vice-President (Research) and operates in a complex environment serving researchers, faculties and University leadership. Within RSO, the Research Ethics and Compliance Division plays a vital role in supporting researchers in understanding research ethics requirements, as well as obtaining and maintaining human research ethics certification/approval.

Reporting to the Manager, Research Ethics and Compliance, the Research Ethics Analyst (REA) facilitates the review of ethics applications submitted to the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (CHREB) or the Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (CFREB). As a key member of an integrated research ethics administration team, this role advises and supports researchers and their research teams on the preparation of ethics applications, modifications, and reportable events. This includes, but is not limited to, providing guidance on informed consent processes, participant recruitment, assessing potential risks and mechanisms for mitigating risks. The position supports the Research Ethics Board (REB) Chairs and REB members with meeting management, review, and ongoing administration of human research ethics applications by a wide range of applicants.

While the role supports research ethics processes, this role is administrative in nature and will include document review, process coordination, and regulatory compliance, rather than conducting ethical assessments or making ethics determinations.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Board Chairs, as required, to determine the appropriate routing of ethics applications (full versus delegated Board review).
• Ensures that internal service guarantees (performance targets) are met by facilitating the timely and judicious review of ethics applications and tracking/monitoring applications processes.
• Attends, records minutes, and assists in the facilitation of REB meetings.
• Prepares correspondence resulting from Chair/Board decisions on ethics applications and carries out all follow-up activities with applicants.
• Responsible for initial review and processing of new certifications, modifications, and reportable events.
• Advises on process, issues, and policies related to human research ethics and assists in researching and developing procedures and guidelines for use by the REBs, administrators and researchers.
• Contributes to the preparation, delivery and distribution of educational resources and materials to colleagues, researchers and REB members.
• Nurtures and maintains productive relationships within the University, external agencies and the general public.

Qualifications / Requirements

• University degree required, graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans and related regulations and legislation for research involving human participants is required.
• TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics) certificate is required.
• Familiarity with the Health Canada Federal Drug Agency US (HC FDA) Part C, Division 5 Regulations, US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), and the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), Guideline for Good Clinical (ICH-GCP), and the Alberta Health Information Act (HIA).
• CITI (or equivalent) training certificates in ICH-GCP and Health Canada Division 5 is an asset.
• 2-5 years of relevant job experience in an applied social or health systems research environment or within a health/clinical research environment is an asset.
• Strong customer service skills, with demonstrated problem-solving ability and a keen eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of human research ethics boards and the pertinent regulatory bodies.
• Strong administration skills, including computing (e.g., Microsoft Office, IRISS) and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand complex and esoteric issues and analyze/integrate information.
• Well-developed communication skills (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively/advise individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively apply a high level of critical thinking to a diverse range of projects in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Requires strong attention to detail and the ability to apply established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure submissions are complete and ready for ethics review.

Application Deadline: September 16, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

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