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Req ID: 218430
Department/Program: GI Research, Research Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (60% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s)
Start Date: April 2026
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $46.6564 - $53.4228 /hour
Closing Date: March 31, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Research Coordinator (RC) is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the study research activities which is to develop, design, and test a digital pediatric IBD nutrition decision-making tool. Under the general direction of Dr. Anthony Otley, the Principal Investigator (PI), and working collaboratively with the external research team, the RC will coordinate all research activities to support the successful completion of the research project (i.e., to ensure that project timelines and milestones are met).
Responsibilities:
• Research
• Design and conduct literature review
• Draft ethics applications and obtain ethics approval for research
• Creating evaluation criteria, parameters, and indicators for the tool development
• Evaluate the quality and outcomes of the tool
• Coordinate and perform study recruitment and follow-up
• Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
• Summarize project results and prepare progress reports
• Draft manuscript
• Develop and maintain research project tracking through checklists, databases, and/or spreadsheets
• Set priorities and build effective work plans to accomplish research objectives
• Coordinates activities related to the development and testing of the tool
• Prepare regular progress reports for the investigative team
• Manage and respond to project-related communications including email
• Liaise with the investigative team to facilitate ongoing communication and coordinate the input of the investigative team members
• Organize and lead meetings with collaborators
• Assistance in preparation of data transfer and collaboration agreements
• Keep all mandatory training up to date
12 month long assignment, 45 hours biweekly
• Bachelor of Nutrition
• Current registration with health professional association
• At least 2 years of previous experience in a research environment
• Experience working with pediatric IBD population and families
• Passionate about research and its impact
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and strong attention to detail
• Proven time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills required
• Experience preparing presentations and reports is an asset
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
