Research Project Coordinator - The Department of Research

Job summary

The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing clinical research projects, including protocol development, REB submissions, and study administration. They also perform data collection, linkage, and analysis while collaborating with clinicians and stakeholders to ensure study compliance and feasibility.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 227979Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII Department: RSH Clinical Center Research RRType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 26-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Research Manager, the Project Coordinator/Analyst is responsible for the coordination of projects conducted within the Research department. This includes the administration of related projects, support for clinicians, literature reviews, report composition and database management including accessing, linkage and analysis of data derived from clinical, routine and population databases. Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical research projects and trials, including conducting literature reviews, reviewing best practices, developing study protocols and outcome measures, and preparing reports and Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions. Collaborates with clinicians, sponsors, hospital staff, government agencies, and key stakeholders to ensure study feasibility, compliance, and effective project implementation. Oversee study budgets, resource allocation, participant recruitment and consent, staff education, and research documentation. Collects, manages, links, and analyzes clinical data using databases, spreadsheets, and statistical software to support research outcomes and reporting.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g. epidemiology, community/public health, biostatistics or health economics) Degree or diploma in a related health profession (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health, Psychology, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be accepted Current registration with the relevant professional healthcare licensing organization desirable Minimum of two years’ experience in the relevant health profession Experience in database management and analysis Previous research experience essential Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, email and internet and in at least one statistical analysis software package (e.g. SPSS, Epi-info, SAS, STATA, SYSTAT) Proficiency in specialized technology programs related to the study Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for a particular study and patient population (i.e. physical, mental and emotional assessment, etc.) Familiarity with health records Strong organizational, communication and report writing skills Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: RSH209Hourly Rate: $40.07 - $50.09Annual Salary: $78,154 - $97,692 Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing clinical research projects, including protocol development, REB submissions, and study administration. They also perform data collection, linkage, and analysis while collaborating with clinicians and stakeholders to ensure study compliance and feasibility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a health or social science discipline or a related health profession degree with at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in database management, statistical software, and strong organizational and report writing skills are essential.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee support programs

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project coordination
• Clinical research
• Database management
• Data analysis
• Literature reviews
• Protocol development
• REB submissions
• Budget oversight
• Participant recruitment
• Statistical analysis
• MS Office
• Report writing
• Clinical assessment
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Health records management
• Report Writing
• Database Management
• Clinical Data Analysis
• Project Implementation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Statistical Analysis Software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Adobe Acrobat
• Biostatistics
• Management
• Medical Records
• Spreadsheets
• Epidemiology
• Clinical Research
• Public Health
• Disabilities
• EPI Info
• Health Economics
• Health Care Industry
• Health Psychology
• Health Sciences
• SPSS (Statistical Software)
• Innovation
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Communications
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Research Experiences
• Resource Allocation
• SAS (Software)
• Social Sciences
• Stata
• Statistical Software
• Written Composition

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Research Project Coordinator
• Project Coordinator
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Project Management Specialists

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