POSITION TYPE: Casual, up to 37.5 hours per week
SALARY SCALE: $30.50 to $34.79 per hour
CLOSING DATE: 2026/06/15*
Why should you join Bruyère Health RI?
The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.
What we offer?
- Defined Pension Plan
- Wellness program and on-site gyms
- Employee perks program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Summary of the role
We are currently seeking a Research Assistant II to provide research and administrative assistance to the Bruyère Health Memory Clinic Research Team and to complete day-to-day tasks associated with multiple projects and several clinical trials within memory. Research in the Bruyère Health Memory Clinic investigates new diagnostic tools, as well as novel pharmacologic and technologic interventions, and treatments for cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, focused on supporting activities of daily living and driving.
Research Assistant II will support various tasks related to the daily research activities of the research team. Key responsibilities include providing support in areas such as grant submissions, completion of ethics materials, data collection and basic analysis, daily logistics to ensure that project objectives are met. The individual must be adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Supporting logistics and day-to-day activities associated with various research projects
- Recruiting and scheduling research participants
- Conducting study visits with research participants per visit study schedules
- Administering measures (e.g. cognitive screening tests, questionnaires, surveys) to study participants with MCI and /or Alzheimer’s disease
- Tracking participant stipend payments
- Meeting regularly with investigators to provide recruitment and project updates
- Supporting grant and manuscript writing, ethics applications and conference posters preparation
- Maintaining and updating Research Ethics Board documentation (e.g. annual renewals, amendments, responses to REBs)
- Planning project team research meetings and meetings with stakeholders, documenting meeting notes
- Collecting and tabulating research data, including technical data from the driving simulator, and ensuring data quality
- Conducting data analysis with Excel Stats, SPSS or NVIVO
- Preparing and formatting research findings (Excel, Graphs, Pivot Tables, etc.)
- Assistance in creating presentations and posters in Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation using existing research material
- Tracking papers in progress, being submitted and published
Additional duties may be added as the projects progress
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, life sciences or neuroscience with one year of relevant research experience
- Experience administering cognitive assessments is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of relevant data analysis software (SPSS, Excel, NVIVO)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Team) and willingness to learn new technology like a driving simulator
- Fluent in French and English, an asset
Key Competencies
- Meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight timelines
- Good writing skills to assist with grant writing, ethics applications, manuscripts, scientific posters, various supporting documents associated with the research projects
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, and work in a virtual environment such as teleconferences, e-meetings and video conferencing
- Critical thinking skills and strong ability to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently
This position requires in-person contact with participants who may have a medical illness and may require special attention. The successful candidate must exhibit sympathy and be alert to participants and care partners’ needs.
About Bruyère Health RI
Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).
Additional Information
- Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.
Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.
Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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