| POSITION TITLE |
Research Coordinator II |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI - Science of Care Institute, part of Sinai Health |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
Science of Care Institute
The Science of Care Institute is located on the beautiful Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital campus of Sinai Health and is advancing new discoveries and innovation in how care is co-designed, implemented, and measured. Science of Care Institute is our academic hub for all clinicians (health disciplines, nursing, medicine) or any staff, researcher, learner, or volunteer who wants to be involved in advancing research and innovation associated with care and resilient care environments at Sinai Health and beyond. Our Science of Care Institute aims to ensure the design and delivery of care is evidence informed and co-designed that is meaningfully and positively experienced by our patients and care partners we serve and provide creative and innovative opportunities to instill joy in work to build back resilience in our entire workforce at Sinai Health in our post pandemic and human health resources crisis.
Our Science of Care Institute is synergistic to the organization’s leadership and discovery and basic science research associated with Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI). Our Science of Care Research and Innovation Framework focuses on the integration of caring, symptom and safety science using team, implementation, improvement, and innovation science to accelerate new models of compassionate, fundamental care and work environment strategies into practice. The Science of Care Institute is in a growth trajectory that builds on a strong foundation of an inter-disciplinary team of researchers, clinician-scientists, trainees and staff affiliated LTRI working collaboratively to produce high quality research and innovation to drive health system transformation. LTRI is a University of Toronto affiliated research centre and is one of the world’s leading centres in biomedical and health systems research. Our Science of Care Institute and affiliated Centres (e.g. Nursing Excellence) and LTRI are committed to excellence in health research and the training of all stages of scientists (e.g. early to senior). Strong partnerships with the clinical programs in our hospitals and with our health system partners ensures that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health and health system improvement. As Canada’s only Magnet-designated hospital, we are committed to nurse-led research and innovation to exceed the Magnet standard related to New Knowledge and innovation. Sinai Health was redesignated as a Magnet Hospital in December 2020, meeting all the required standards.
Job Summary
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. Every day will provide a range of opportunities to use your diverse research, administration, and project coordination skills and will allow you to develop new knowledge and research techniques. The Research Coordinator II, Science of Care Institute will work under the supervision of the Manager, Research and Innovation and be responsible for coordinating: 1) operational components of the research programs of the Institute’s Scientists including the Chief Scientific Officer in their capacity as Senior Clinician Scientist and 2) Sinai Health, Science of Care Institute and Centre for Nursing Excellence’s research and innovation capacity building programming.
As the Research Coordinator II, the successful applicant will support the Chief Scientific Officer, Scientists and program staff in the ongoing research studies and innovation activities across interconnected topic areas including fundamental compassionate care across our healthcare ecosystems and complex care populations; workforce resilience and Magnet specific nurse led research and innovation projects; digital health solutions for people living with dementia, contributing to future growth of research and innovation at both within and beyond Sinai Health.
This position includes the following key responsibilities:
- Coordinates system-wide Research and Innovation programs, projects, and studies within Science of Care Institute.
- Collaborates in co-designing and managing research and innovation capacity building, implementation science, and knowledge translation strategies.
- Manages partnerships with internal teams, external collaborators, and community partners.
- Provides guidance to research assistants and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Ensures studies are conducted in accordance to regulatory and institutional guidelines.
- Assists with new research proposals, grant applications, coordinating study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board.
- Coordinates and executes quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Participates in developing study recruitment strategies and analyzing data using qualitative and quantitative methods and ensures grant deliverables are met in timely fashion.
- Coordinates knowledge mobilization and translation activities including preparation of interim/progress and final reports, presentations, publications, toolkits and other knowledge mobilization and translation products.
- Synthesizes literature reviews and keeps current with practice based research and innovation literature.
- Carries out Miscellaneous other duties and projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Successful completion of a University Degree with a Health Sciences, from an accredited educational institution. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of related research and innovation experience in healthcare and/or research environment. Previous experience in Health Services Research projects is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed research principles, methodologies, statistical and qualitative analyses, knowledge translation, and implementation science.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and diverse partners including globally recognized scientists and leaders.
- Ability to work with Reference Manager Software [i.e. Endnote] and expertise in Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access) and Microsoft Teams/Zoom are essential. Must be internet savvy.
- Superior written/oral communication and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills; works well independently, uses good judgment, and takes initiative.
- Excellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills displaying flexibility by adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities, meeting demanding deadlines and producing high quality work.
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s) / supervisor(s).
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until June 23, 2025 . We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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