Research Ethics Coordinator

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Research Ethics Coordinator to join its Office of Research Services. The role involves protecting research participants and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in human research ethics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The position offers a salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with human research ethics compliance process is required.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the protection of research participants and regulatory compliance.
• Be the primary resource for the Research Ethics Board.
• Interpret agency and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Research ethics compliance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Canadian regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Research Ethics Coordinator to join our Office of Research Services team.

The Research Ethics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the protection of the research participants and assurance of regulatory requirements/compliances and is the primary resource for all faculty, staff and students with the Research Ethics Board (REB) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with the human research ethics compliance process, requirements, and/or research in a university, government project, or agency is required.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive issues and materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of policies and the regulatory framework governing research in a university setting. Knowledge of research procedures, guidelines and policies as well as of Canadian regulatory and policy requirements for conducting research.
• Highly motivated and creative to meet the challenges within a complex and evolving university environment.
• Experience interpreting agency and regulatory guidelines and policies, and communicating those interpretations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to exercise high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of contacts.
• Demonstrated computer skills (including databases, Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet).
• Possession of a valid driver\'s license and access to a vehicle is required.

A more detailed job description is available.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.