The three pillars of the Centre for Valvular Heart Disease, which has opened in 2019, are patients’ care, education, and research. Clinical care and research are highly imbricated at the Centre for Valvular Heart Disease, and all our patients are asked to be part of our prospective registry and biobank. The Centre for Valvular Heart Disease is leading/participating to all type of research projects, from retrospective studies, prospective single-center and multi-center prospective cohorts and randomized controlled trials. We are looking to strengthen our research staff and to develop/strengthen our research program focusing on data management, statistics, manuscripts and grants preparation/submission. The applicant will be hired as a University of Ottawa Research corporation employee.
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Coordinate and implement local and multi-centre investigator-initiated or industry-sponsored clinical research protocols.
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Manage various databases and perform analysis, prepare paper drafts.
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Support the principal investigator in grant submission.
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Ensure the studies are compliant and conducted according to local laws, regulations, and Institutional policies.
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Prepare and maintain essential documents and records related to the studies.
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Prepare applications, renewals or amendments for Research Ethics Board (REB) review; assist with and maintain up to date REB filing for all projects.
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Prepare and submit regulatory and/or funding reports.
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Identify, screen, consent, and follow up on eligible research subjects.
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Prepare and maintain patient research files, complete case report forms, data entry, and schedule appointments.
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Perform accurate data collection with extraction from electronic health records and/or from study participants; maintain source records as applicable.
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Monitor the ongoing clinical status of patients, assessing adverse events while they are receiving study interventions which may involve investigational therapies.
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Coordinate timely communication with physicians / investigators from different jurisdiction / provinces.
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Assist with various aspects of clinical research projects as required by the principal investigator.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in health-related field, or professional designation. A master’s degree in Science (MSc) is preferred.
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Must be experienced in data management, performance of statistical analysis and grant writing.
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Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant and related work experience in clinical research project coordination.
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills and ability to deal with confidential matters.
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High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French Language skills an asset.
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Good judgement, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace.
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Adaptable, flexible and resourceful.
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Excellent computer skills especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of REDCap or DACIMA software as well statistical software as R ® is an asset.
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Capacity and willing to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
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Motivation to engage in and manage a wide range of intellectual and physical work, ranging from basic data entry to active screening and recruitment of study subjects as appropriate.
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Ability to work on site full time.
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Work in a team-oriented environment in an open office layout.
We are Canada's largest and foremost cardiovascular health centre dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing heart disease. We deliver high-tech care with a personal touch, shape the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced, and revolutionize cardiac treatment and understanding. We build knowledge through research and translate discoveries into advanced care. We serve the local, national, and international communities as we pioneer a new era in heart health.
Please email your cover letter and CV in PDF format to [email protected]
Include the competition number in the email subject line and clearly state the position you are applying for. Applications missing the competition number may be delayed in processing.
File names: Lastname_Firstname_CoverLetter.pdf and Lastname_Firstname_CV.pdf
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
