Work Type: Full Time

Clinical Research Coordinator

Location: WRHN @ Regional Cancer Centre

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary :

The Clinical Research Coordinator provides support for research and clinical trials within all sites of the Waterloo Regional Health Network. This position will have responsibilities in all aspects of clinical trials including: patient consent, registration of patients to protocols, the collection of data on patients who are participating in clinical trials, the completion of case report forms, and the submission of study data to the trial sponsor/monitor within specified timelines. Duties will include organization of study start-up activities, monitoring research progression, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, conducting preliminary analysis, data screening and query resolution. This position will support research and evaluation activities occurring within multiple hospital program.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Community College Diploma in a health related discipline required

• Undergraduate degree in a health related discipline preferred

• Clinical Trials experience preferred

• Clinical Research certification (Post-Diploma Certificate, SOCRA, ACRP, GCP, Division 5, TCPS2) an asset.

• Excellent organizational skills required

• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

• Proficient in MS Windows environment (Word, Excel, Access)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent data collection and data entry skills required

• Ability to prioritize workload, with particular attention to detail

• Possible requirement to travel between hospital sites

• Good Attendance record

• Application Instructions:

• EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

• As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

• Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

• Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

• International Applicants

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• We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.