Student, Admin Support (Research)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Pain Service at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre is seeking a motivated student to support a pilot randomized controlled trial for individuals with chronic low back pain. Under the supervision of Dr.

Andrea Furlan and the study team, the student will gain hands‑on exposure to clinical research methodology, chronic pain rehabilitation, functional assessment procedures, wearable activity monitoring, and interdisciplinary pain management within an academic

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at University of Toronto - St. George Campus or TMU.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite is required.
• Experience with REDCap is an asset.
• Interest in clinical research and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with retrospective database analysis using de-identified clinical records.
• Apply literature-based diagnostic criteria for nociplastic pain under supervision.
• Collecting, entering, cleaning and organizing data (Data processing).
• Assist with participant recruitment and study activities.
• Support scheduling and tracking of study visits and intervention sessions.
• Monitor participant attendance and follow-up completion.
• Support administration of study questionnaires and functional outcome measures.
• Assist with ActiGraph wearable data distribution, tracking and organization.
• Support transcription organization and de-identification procedures for study materials.
• Attend weekly research team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Motivation for healthcare

MS Office proficiency

REDCap

Clinical trials experience

Attendance/punctuality

Data handling

Education

University student in health sciences

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

REDCap

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World andit’sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union:Non-union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:New
Site:Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
Department:KITE Research Institute
Reports to:Dr. Andrea Furlan-Rehabilitation Pain Service (RPS)
Salary Range: $17.60 per hour
Hours:10-15 hours per week
Shifts:Flexible weekday schedule
Status:Temporary Part-Time
Closing Date:September 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Pain Service at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre is seeking a motivated student to support apilot randomized controlled trial for individuals with chronic low back pain.

Under the supervision ofDr.Andrea Furlan and the study team, the student will contribute to both Phase I (diagnostic validation work) and Phase II (pilot randomized controlled trial).The student will gain hands‑on exposure to clinical researchmethodology, chronic pain rehabilitation, functional assessment procedures, wearable activity monitoring, and interdisciplinary pain management within an academic healthcare environment. To support clinical learning and practical experience, the student will also participate in select clinical and assessment‑related activities under supervision.

This is a temporary part-time position from September 14, 2026 - February 28, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to work approximately 2-3 days per week and be available to work in person at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre.

Duties

• Assist with retrospective database analysis using de-identified clinical records
• Apply literature-based diagnostic criteria for nociplastic pain under supervision
• Collecting, entering, cleaning and organizing data (Data processing)
• Assist with participant recruitment and study activities
• Support scheduling and tracking of study visits and intervention sessions
• Monitor participant attendance and follow-up completion
• Support administration of study questionnaires and functional outcome measures
• Assist with ActiGraph wearable fitness tracker distribution, tracking, and data organization
• Support transcription organization and de-identification procedures for study materials
• Assist with quality assurance and regulatory documentation activities
• Attend weekly research team meetings
• Work collaboratively with patients, clinicians, researchers, and administrative staff

• Currently enrolled at University of Toronto - St. George Campus or Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in downtown Toronto.
• Applicants from programs related to medicine, health sciences, healthcare, or other health-related disciplines, in addition to students from professional health programs (occupational therapy, nursing, pharmacy, etc.)are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Highly motivated to work in healthcare.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience working with REDCap is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, clinical research, or working with research participants is considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to work in person at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute -University Centre 2-3 days per week is required.
• Availability to work approximately 10-15 hours per week during the contract period is required.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.