Research Coordinator Non-Clinical - Research Innovation & Discovery

Req ID: 219491
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: RSH Neurosurgery 1032600-SPINE 894890
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1 
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-May-26

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), and under the supervision of the Team Lead, the non -licensed Research Coordinator co-ordinates research projects within a team setting in the Division of Neurosurgery. The research coordinator will work on the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) project in the spine research program at the Halifax Infirmary. The research coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day data collection for the project, including interviews, chart reviews as well as retrospective data abstraction. The coordinator will also work with patient partners and healthcare stakeholders related to the enhanced recovery program, facilitating meetings related to program improvement. This coordination also includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, care for the subjects participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period.

Responsibilities include:

Assists in preparing protocols and submissions to Ethics Review Board.
Maintains research accounts for studies within area of responsibility.
Coordinates study visits with patient, investigator and other services.
Sees patients per study requirements, working with the PI
Is responsible for the completion and monitoring of study documentation and data.
Pre-processes data and performs simple analyses as directed by the PI

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree (implementation science, epidemiology or health services research),  or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Medical Terminology course preferred
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
• Relevant clinical, qualitative, patient engagement experience considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Statistical experience and the use of SPSS, R or SAS would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills
• Previous experience in a relevant field preferred
• Previous research experience strongly preferred
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment part-time; 37.5 hours bi-weekly 
• Approximately 24 months

Compensation and Benefits

$28.12 - $35.15 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.