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Research Analyst II - Quality Improvement

Toronto, Ontario
CA$33 - CA$41/hour
Mid Level
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Top Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
HOOPP pension plan membership
Transit and UHN shuttle access

About the role

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 Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto General Hospital

Department: The Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety

Reports to: Anesthesia Quality Director Lead

Salary Range: $32.59 to $40.74 per hour

Hours: 23 hours per week

Shifts: Day

Status: Temporary Part-time

Closing Date: March 20, 2026

Position Summary Together, the Sprott Department of Surgery and the Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management, make up the largest, comprehensive surgical program in Canada across 13 divisions, tackling some of the world’s most complex surgeries and toughest medical problems.  With our vision as “World Leaders in Surgery”, quality and patient safety is essential. The Sprott Centre of Surgical Quality and Safety leads a range of quality and safety initiatives across the three surgical campuses (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre) to drive safety, experience and continuous improvements. The Centre plays a key role in supporting UHN in achieving the highest levels of safety and quality care, and in making meaningful and measurable progress towards zero preventable harm for patients and staff.

The Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety is seeking a Research Analyst with a strong interest in applying a scholarly and publication-focused lens to quality improvement work. This role is intended to amplify the academic and external impact of quality and safety initiatives by identifying opportunities for dissemination, publication, and funding, while supporting high-quality improvement work across the peri-operative journey.

This Research Analyst position will work closely with the Quality and Safety Medical Leadership, Quality Director, and QI Specialist as part of a close knit interdisciplinary team.

Duties

  • Participating in initial project design in alignment to QI methodology, with attention to when projects may be suitable for scholarly dissemination
  • Setting of research goals, selection and development of procedures
  • Supporting the preparation of Quality Improvement Review Committee (QIRC) or research ethics (REB) applications and contributing to the framing of projects for publication or presentation
  • Supporting grant and proposal writing for quality improvement, patient safety, and applied research initiatives
  • Participating in data analysis including application of statistical analysis techniques
  • Assisting or leading in the interpretation of results and preparation of material for presentation, publication, and/or minor grants
  • Writing, editing, and critically appraising manuscripts, including collaboration with clinical leaders and QI specialists
  • Proactively identifying opportunities within existing QI work for abstracts, manuscripts, and conference submissions
  • Conducting regular reviews of relevant literature in the field of study, including quality improvement and patient safety journals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years related experience is required
  • Master's Degree in a related discipline with two (2) years of related experience is an asset
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects
  • Familiarity with Quality Improvement projects, research and methodologies
  • Experience within the healthcare industry is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong scientific writing skills, with demonstrated experience preparing manuscripts, abstracts, or reports for publication or presentation
  • Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Statistical software
  • Familiarity with Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) encouraged (ie. Familiar with QIMacros or similar)
  • Experience with UHN, RFS research administration and finances, grant services an asset, but not required
  • Experience with REDCap is an asset

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.

About University Health Network

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University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.

UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.

The Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Toronto Rehab Foundation allow us to fulfill our purpose by engaging our generous donor community and raising critical funds for research, education and improving the experience of our patients.

Our Purpose: Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

Our Primary Value: The needs of patients come first.

Our Values: Safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity and stewardship.