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

The Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the PMH Cancer Program through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials. The CCRU is looking to fill a number of positions in its new Early Talent Resource Pool. The Clinical Research Study Assistant’s will be trained to work within the diverse clinical research teams across the program.

Working under the direction of the Research Manager, the Clinical Research Study Assistant is responsible for assisting the inter-professional clinical research team in performing the study related tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in the assisting with the day-to-day activities of study maintenance assisting to the study teams in conducting research activities such as data entry, maintaining documents, remote monitoring, financial billing review, reimbursement, and other duties consistent with the job classification.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
• At minimum, Community College Diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent
• At minimum, 3 to 6 months of related work experience
• Previous experience working in a health care environment is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a multitasking environment
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and information
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others in the delivery of services

• Strong proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Team-oriented

If you are interested in stating an exciting career in clinical research whilst making a unique contribution at UHN, we would be thrilled to have you join our team. Please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

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.