Title: Research Assistant (Autism Research Centre)
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Start Date: July 17, 2026
End Date: July 17, 2027
Lab: Autism Research Centre
Supervisor: Evdokia Anagnostou
Program: Bloorview Research Institute
Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.
Our lab is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.
Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant with experience working with individuals with disabilities in a fast-paced research environment. As a Research Assistant within the Bloorview Research Institute, the successful candidate will be required to work alongside an interdisciplinary research team working in the field of disability research and participate in BRI-related events, committees, and meetings. Strong critical appraisal skills, effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills as well as excellent organization, time management, and priority setting skills are critical to the success of this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI),
- Responsible for activities delegated by the PI, research manager or coordinator.
- Responsible for recruitment, scheduling appointments, facilitating informed consent/assent, and supporting all families' understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study
- Perform participant interviews, assessments or interventions as required by study protocols
- Score and enter data for standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires
- Establish and manage video/telephone conference calls
- Initiate and maintain research files that will include original consent, documentation, general correspondence, and data collection forms
- Maintenance of minor research equipment and assets
- Support the maintenance of staff CVs, licenses and training certificates to ensure information is accurate and up to date
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in health or science with 5 years demonstrated administrative experience in a professional setting.
- At least 1 year of clinical trials research experience
- Experience working with children, youth, and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), would be an asset.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in administering standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language assessments is strongly preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of Redcap or other databases is an asset.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and TCPS-2 guidelines is an asset.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Significantly skilled with MS Office products: Excel, Word Power Point and Outlook
- Able to use enhanced MS Outlook calendar management options and virtual meetings tools (Zoom and Teams)
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Professional and friendly demeanour
- Skilled in coordinating travel and conferences for others
- Superior attention to detail and quality of work
- Works well under pressure, can prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
