Research Project Assistant, Research Clinical Support Unit - BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Research Project Assistant, Research Clinical Support Unit

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Assist in the recruitment of suitable research project participants by performing duties such as contacting eligible participants, communicating research projects goals and processes to participants, answering participant questions and reviewing and witnessing consent forms.
• Collect data for research by administering questionnaires or extracting data from hospital health records as directed by the Manager or PI.
• Type consent forms as directed and assemble research participant packages with appropriate documents according to PI’s and ethics guidelines.
• Respond to verbal and written communication and liaise internally and externally to respond to, share information and clarify details on specific research project and data such as number of participants enrolled.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets and enters project data as required. May follow up with Physicians to collect relevant data as needed.
• Participate in meetings and gathers background materials and documents specific to research topics.
• Conduct relevant and timely research literature searches and reviews on various topics related to the research project.

Collate and synthesize information into a written format such as reports and articles to assist Investigators and Managers for grant applications and journal submissions.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in a field such as public health, health sciences, statistics or psychology
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience in a health research environment conducting literature searches.
• Proficiency in computer applications using word processing, database and internet applications and tools

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of library database searching methods.
• Knowledge of the process of research projects from proposals to publications.
• Knowledge of scientific terminology and research methodology in the health sector.
• Proficiency in computer applications using word processing, database and internet applications and tools. Ability to apply sound research skills and organize various data for record and collection purposes.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion while using confidential information.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location : 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work : Monday Friday; 0800-1600 or 0830-1630

Requisition # 168251E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BCCH are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems.

PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and / or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level.

We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and / or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples.

These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities.

PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study.