##About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

##Position Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Project Assistant

Location: The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario

Dept/Program Name: Paediatric Emergency Medicine

**FTE:**0.00

Target Openings: 1
Desired Start Date: April 15, 2026

The Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Project Coordinator and Division Head to facilitate enrollment of patients from the SickKids Emergency Department (ED) into various forward-thinking and impactful local, national and international research studies. We are looking for highly organized and motivated individuals to promote research participation, coordinate recruitment, and manage data collection.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

• Co-supervise research volunteers (with Research Coordinator)
• Familiarize yourself with inclusion/exclusion criteria for all active ED research studies
• Identify eligible patients in the ED
• Explain studies to patients and families
• Obtain informed consent and assent
• Administer research questionnaires and assessments where required
• Extract relevant information from electronic medical records to complete data collection forms
• Maintain study screening and recruitment tracking logs for multiple studies
• Enter data and complete follow-up phone calls with participants as needed
• Liaise with clinical staff, research team members and research volunteers.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Post-secondary degree in sciences, social sciences or a health related discipline
• Previous research experience preferred; experience in a pediatric clinical research an asset
• Comfortable working with patients and families
• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication skills with families, nurses and physicians
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple demands
• Strong computer skills; experience with online databases (i.e. REDCap, MyChart) a plus
• Detail oriented
• Firm understanding of research policies, ethics, and regulations; completion of TCPS2 Ethics Training and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) an asset.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type:

-Hours of Work: evenings (4-10pm) on Fridays and Saturdays, with availability as needed during the week to help cover for RA absences -Contract Length: Temporary 1 year contract, casual 0.00 FTE

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##Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

##Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

##How To Apply

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