Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, 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, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Surgery
Reports to: Surgical Quality Lead
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Part-time
Closing Date: October 10, 2025

Position Summary
Together, the Sprott Department of Surgery Program and the Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management make up the largest, comprehensive surgical program in Canada across 13 divisions, tackling some of the world’s most complex surgeries and toughest medical problems. With our vision as “World Leaders in Surgery”, quality and patient safety is essential. The Sprott Centre of Surgical Quality and Safety leads a range of quality and safety initiatives across the three surgical campuses (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre) to drive safety, experience and continuous improvements. The Centre plays a key role in supporting UHN in achieving the highest levels of safety and quality care, and in making meaningful and measurable progress towards zero preventable harm for patients and staff.

The Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Quality Improvement Research Analyst.

This Research Analyst position will work closely with the Quality and Safety Medical Leadership and QI Specialists as part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team.

Duties

• Participate in initial project design in alignment to QI methodology, setting of research goals, selection and development of procedures
• Support the preparation of Quality Improvement Review Committee (QIRC) or research ethics applications or for new studies, grant and proposal writing
• Participate in data analysis including application of statistical analysis techniques
• Assist or lead in the interpretation of results and preparation of material for presentation, publication, and/or minor grants
• May present at conferences
• Writes and critically appraises manuscripts of team
• Conducts regular reviews of relevant literature in the field of study

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 3 years of related experience is required
• Comprehensive knowledge in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects
• Experience using statistical analysis and data management software applications, required
• Familiarity with Quality Improvement projects, research and methodologies
• Experience within the healthcare industry is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills proven through publications and presentations
• Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) STATS software
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) encouraged (ie. Familiar with QIMacros or similar)
• Experience with UHN, RFS research administration and finances, grant services an asset but not required
• Experience with REDCap is an asset

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.