Research Operations Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine seeks a Research Operations Officer to support the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab in the Department of Occupational Science & Therapy. You will implement qualitative and quantitative research methods, manage data, draft manuscripts and ethics submissions, and coordinate collaborations across partners and funders.

You will oversee lab operations, organize meetings, manage project activities, and contribute to knowledge translation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum two years supporting research initiatives in an academic environment.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and literature reviews.
• Ability to manage research data and draft manuscripts and grant materials.
• Experience coordinating meetings and partnerships and handling confidential information.
• Strong communication and organization skills with equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews and data collection.
• Support ethics submissions, data management, manuscript preparation, and knowledge translation.
• Provide grant administration support by tracking funding opportunities, deadlines, and progress.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences, including scheduling and logistics.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues and partners while managing inquiries, supplies, finances, and records.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative research

Literature reviews

Data management

Grant administration

Ethics submissions

Project coordination

Communication

MS Excel

WordPress

Survey tools

Social media platforms

Virtual meeting platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Master's Degree (assets)

Tools

MS Excel

WordPress

Survey tools

Content management systems

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Research Operations Officer

Date Posted: 08/19/2026
Req ID: 49895
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Occupational Science & Therapy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059884
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector (RSS) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is a world leader in the delivery of rehabilitation sciences health professional programs and research. The RSS is comprised of four essential departments: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT), Department of Physical Therapy (PT), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will support research related initiatives as part of an internationally recognized Canada Research Chair Program in Traumatic Brain Injury in Underserved Populations within the Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and KITE Research Institute-UHN. You will implement qualitative and quantitative research methods, conduct literature/systematic reviews, manage research data, and draft manuscripts, reports, grant materials, and prepare presentations, ethics submissions; and be responsible for the overall operations of the lab. As Research Operations Officer, you will coordinate project activities and events, collaborate with internal and external partners, and contribute to knowledge translation initiatives, including website administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Supporting research ethics submissions, data management, manuscript preparation, and knowledge translation activities
• Providing grant administration support by tracking funding and award opportunities, deadlines, applications, records, and progress reports
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences, including scheduling, materials, logistics, communications, and expenses
• Serving as a resource for colleagues and partners/collaborators while managing inquiries, supplies, finances, records, and routine administrative tasks

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two years supporting research initiatives in a research lab in an academic or equivalent environment
• Demonstrated experience implementing qualitative and quantitative research methods and conducting literature reviews including systematic reviews
• Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, validating, and accurately presenting research data
• Experience drafting research reports, summaries, presentations, manuscripts, and other written materials for publication
• Experience supporting grant administration, including monitoring applications, deadlines, sponsor requirements, records, and progress reports
• Experience preparing and submitting Research Ethics Board applications, procedures, or related documentation
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, or other partner events
• Experience communicating with diverse partners/collaborators and collaborating on research processes, outputs, and knowledge-translation activities
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information while maintaining accurate records and following established research protocols
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel), learning and content management systems (WordPress), survey tools, qualitative and quantitative methodologies and virtual meeting platforms, and social media platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with equity-based considerations
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organization skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Master's Degree in a related field

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Please note this is a grant-funded one-year term role.

Closing Date: 09/02/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Grant - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter: Callum Ferguson

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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