Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Support Unit - BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Support Unit

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Vancouver, BC

The Clinical Research Coordinator, plans, manages, and communicates the administration of research activities. This role manages patient recruitment, screening, database management, online Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions and other research activities. It includes the responsibility for managing research budgets and furthering funding opportunities to advance research endeavors. The focus of research includes sponsor-driven studies and investigator or longitudinal sponsor driven studies to advance medical knowledge, evaluation of technology and optimization of patient care.

What you’ll do

• Plan and oversee set-up and day-to-day activities related to clinical trial initiation and/or management, including liaising with hospital staff and collaborating researchers, procuring study equipment and materials, subject recruitment and follow-up, tracking study progress, creating and maintaining study databases and troubleshooting study related problems. Communication and approval from clinical operators when required.
• Assist in research proposal and protocol development and collaborates on grant applications to facilitate project funding and liaise with funding sources. Drafts and manages budgets and detailed scopes for studies. Assists in preparing and editing manuscripts and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate procedures and practices for patient consent and ethical review in studies by following good clinical practice (GCP); including standard operating procedures (SOP) development, REB applications and meeting Health Canada regulatory and industry sponsor requirements.
• Supervises, schedules and trains research assistants, volunteers and medical students and facilitates residents or trainees in conducting research. Makes recommendations with respect to hiring and provides input into staff performance.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a recognized Bachelor’s program in an appropriate health related discipline
• Three (3) years of recent related experience in a clinical research setting.
• Proficiency in patient interview techniques, research subject counseling, database management and online Research Ethics Board submissions.

You will have the ability to:

• Ability to work on all phases (I-IV) of clinical development, Health Canada documentation and Sponsor monitoring visits.

• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently under minimal supervision. Solid judgment and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion in interactions and in handling information.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Effective organizational skills, including ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective in interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects without compromising the integrity of each project.

• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (until December 15, 2025)
Salary Range: $57,347 - $75,268 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 08:00-1600
Requisition # 176246E

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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