Research I
Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Trial Unit is a specialty area at the UAH where clinical researchers design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other health studies. Embedding research, innovation and analytic capacity in the healthcare system helps ensure AHS provides patient-focused, quality healthcare to more than four million Albertans. Come be part of exciting leading-edge research and join our team of professionals in the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU). The Clinical Trials Unit is seeking a highly organized, detailed oriented Research Ethics Coordinator to support the successful conduct of pharmaceutical-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. Reporting to the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, the Research Ethics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of research ethics including preparing and maintaining informed consents, initial submissions, amendments, annual renewals, protocol deviations, reportable events, serious adverse event (SAE) reporting and study closures while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and sponsor expectations. Completion of operational approvals, data disclosure agreements and ERX study drug builds. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team member with strong problem solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic clinical research environment to facilitate timely ethics submissions and ensure successful study conduct.
Description:
As a Research I, you will be working with research teams which are generating and disseminating new knowledge that assists with advancing the understanding of health disciplines and various health and medical concerns. Working under the guidance of the principal investigator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting research documents, collecting and reviewing a variety of information related to the study, and monitoring study compliance. You will also assist with the recruitment of study participants and initiate consenting of study and/or trial participants and may complete lab work to support research activities.
- Classification: Research I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Clinical Trial Unit
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 23-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.80
- Maximum Salary: $51.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Diploma or degree in a health or science related field. Registration with applicable professional association or college where required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3–5 years of recent experience coordinating ethics in pharmaceutical-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials. Proven experience preparing and submitting Research Ethics Board (REB/HREBA) applications, including informed consents, initial submissions, amendments, renewals, reportable events and study close-out documentation. Strong knowledge of informed consent requirements and the ethical conduct of research involving human participants. Demonstrated experience coordinating and completing operational approvals, data disclosure agreements, and ERX study drug builds to support timely activation. Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, Health Canada Division Division 5 Regulations, FDA regulations, TCPS 2, and applicable institutional research policies. Strong medical terminology with the ability to interpret complex clinical trial protocols across a variety of therapeutic areas. Excellent organizational, time management, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing deadlines. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators, sponsors, research teams, and ethics boards. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods of sitting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Health Canada Division 5 and GCP certification.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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