Description

The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 9 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position will be based out of the Owerko Centre - Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) at the Child Development Centre, with coordination with team members at the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education as well as the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI).

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Recruit eligible participants for research projects from the community, medical clinics, and research databases
• Coordinate and schedule research visits according to study procedures
• Screen potential participants for research projects
• Data monitoring, entry, cleaning, scoring, and organizing
• Undergo training for new methodologies used in the research
• Research budget allocations, revenues and expenditures are administered effectively for the duration of studies
• Liaison between clinicians, researchers and team members to ensure that projects are managed effectively, on time, on budget, and are aligned with the overall objectives
• Ensure funders, support organizations and partners are provided with information and advice about our program
• Collaborate with the study investigators to perform and complete relevant parts of the study, such as obtaining signatures, completing interviews and tasks with participants, discussing questions that come up, etc.
• Perform delegated functions, such as interviewing and educating participants, completing questionnaires and interviews, etc.
• Prepare and submit study documents to the ethics boards
• Maintain research study binders with regulatory documents and participant data when appropriate

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Related undergraduate degree required; Master's degree in a health care related field preferred
• Previous experience working with children and families is required
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SPSS, R, and REDCap or other database systems is an asset
• Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is a strong asset
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of research ethics and tri-council ethics training is required
• Good Clinical Practice training and Health Canada Division 5 training is required
• Demonstrated strong communication (both written and oral), team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Strong organizational skills, highly conscientious, with demonstrated commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be comfortable interacting with children and youth and their families and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Application Deadline: August 12, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

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