Position Information

Posting Number:

IMHR25-007E

Title:

Research Assistant 2 (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

08/14/2026

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

IMHR

Union:

Non-union

Site:

Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR)

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Position Description:

**Position Title:**Research Assistant II

**Immediate Supervisor:**SBC Coordinator & SBC Director

**Reporting Supervisor:**Director Clinical Research Administration, IMHR

**Contract:**Temporary, full time, 37.5/week; 1 year

The Sexual Behaviours Clinic (SBC) has an immediate opportunity for a Research Assistant II.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant II (RA) provides specialized research support at various levels of independence, to the Researcher(s) and staff members associated with the research unit (including research associates, postdoctoral fellows, clinical scholars and research staff) and the Institute, enhancing the capacity of the Researcher(s) to pursue their research.

Major Responsibilities:

Must have the ability to carry out all major responsibilities as outlined in the IMHR Research Assistant I job description, in addition to the following:

• Research project implementation:

• Abides by established IMHR policies, procedures and objectives, as well as quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control requirements, for all aspects of field and laboratory operations.

• Operates within established research protocol(s) and under specific instructions as to method, process and techniques to perform or assist with routine tests, experiments and/or procedures relevant to the study.

• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.

• Completes and maintains regulatory documentation as required, including research ethics and Health Canada applications, etc.

• Establishes and coordinates logistical arrangements for research participants and recruitment activities, as appropriate to the study.

• May plan, design, organize and maintain scoring procedures, electronic and paper information, computer databases and data collection strategies for ongoing and new research studies.

• Liaises with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, IMHR grants and finance staff, study sponsors and/or regulatory bodies.

• Recruits, screens, instructs and coordinates research participant activities, as appropriate to specific study objectives.

• May obtain clinical data on research participants.

• Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants and transfers data to appropriate system(s).

• Collects, processes and coordinates data, samples and/or specimens for research projects including packaging and shipping of specimens as required.

• Assists with monitoring the progress of research activities (including preparation of reports and audits) as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, regulatory bodies and/or internal quality assurance representatives.

• Facilitates necessary data flow both internally and externally, and with collaborators from other sites.

• Independently responds to research project specific correspondence, including telephone and email inquiries, as required.

• Organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities, as required.

• Grant, Manuscript, Abstract, and Presentation Preparation:

• Organizes, edits and drafts correspondence to publishers, grantors, contractors and professional accreditation bodies.

• May assist in quantitative/qualitative analysis of the data and interpretation of the results.

• Assists in drafting grant applications, abstracts, manuscripts, journal presentations, journal articles, letters to the editor, reports and research protocols.

• Ensures that the necessary agency or publisher specifications are met, that all necessary authorizations and signatures have been obtained and that strict deadlines are met.

• Assists researchers with literature searches of various literature databases using established search criteria or by developing appropriate search criteria.

• Assists researchers to ensure compliance with scientific review and research ethics processes, including completing relevant application forms and obtaining required signatures.

• Maintains a database of bibliographic references using appropriate software.

• May m****anage researchers' grant cost centres and coordinate financial activity**:**

• Records, monitors and signs for financial transactions, as authorized.

• Assists researcher(s) and staff members in developing budgets and budget justifications consistent with grantor/contractor eligibility requirements and IMHR policies; liaises with IMHR Administration as necessary.

• Other

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Participates in advancing the goals and objectives of the SBC

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Psychology or related discipline is preferred OR a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Previous experience in clinical research environment, including participant recruitment, is preferable.
• Experience and sound understanding of the areas of Forensic Mental Health, sexual interests/behaviours, and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to conduct supervised assessments with individuals of varying degrees cognitive ability.
• Clinical knowledge and training in the administration and scoring of standardized assessment techniques including measurements of sexual interests.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset and may be mandatory dependent on research unit/team requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad and complex clinical research environment.
• Ability to collect, validate, analyze and manipulate research data.
• Knowledge of research principles, methodology and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field.
• Knowledge of sexual behaviours, medical and research terminology.
• SPSS experience is preferred.
• Ability to conduct internet and literature database searches.
• Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure and on several projects concurrently.
• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including research related and statistical software.

Program Information:

• All applicants must provide a recent resume and a cover letter in one file that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
• The onboarding process will include a police check for work with vulnerable populations, and providing proof of immunizations.
• The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
• **IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted**

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Salary Range:

$22.84 to $30.06 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.