Research Assistant II - Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV) at Women's College Hospital | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Rezi

Research Assistant II - Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV) at Women's College Hospital

Research Assistant II - Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV)

Women's College Hospital · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1 months ago

Research Assistant II - Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV)

Women's College Hospital · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2 months ago
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About the Role

The Office of Spread and Scale (OSS) at Women's College Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant II to support the finalization and dissemination of an implementation toolkit focused on health awareness and engagement within Black communities. This role is crucial for advancing the science of implementation and supporting the spread of effective, equitable health interventions.

Responsibilities

  • Support final refinement and quality assurance of the implementation toolkit for clarity, usability, and accessibility.
  • Conduct qualitative analysis of user testing data to inform toolkit refinements.
  • Assist in preparing toolkit materials for dissemination, including formatting, editing, and adapting content.
  • Collaborate with project team members to design and implement dissemination strategies.
  • Support the planning and coordination of a toolkit launch event.
  • Assist with knowledge translation activities, including report and presentation development.
  • Prepare, submit, and maintain Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and renewals.
  • Proactively identify barriers and risks for project completion.
  • Implement quality control processes for data collection and integrity.
  • Collaborate on writing and editing presentations, reports, proposals, publications, and manuscripts.
  • Perform aspects of research protocol as required, such as participant recruitment and data collection.
  • Act as an advocate for safety, integrating best practices into daily activities.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in health sciences, public health, or other health-related discipline.
  • 1-2 years of progressive experience working in a research environment and/or academic hospital.
  • Experience with qualitative data analysis is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with toolkit development is an asset.
  • Experience supporting knowledge translation, dissemination activities, or event coordination is an asset.
  • Experience with the Research Ethics Board approval process.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with community partners and stakeholders respectfully and collaboratively.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure with strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Computer competency including MS Word, MS Excel, and NVivo.
  • Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance.
  • Professional behavior and communication meeting regulatory and hospital standards.
  • Reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
  • Completion of a health review and proof of immunity/vaccination status.

Skills

  • Qualitative data analysis
  • Toolkit development
  • Knowledge translation
  • Dissemination activities
  • Event coordination
  • Research Ethics Board (REB) process
  • Community engagement
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Independent work
  • Initiative
  • Discretion
  • Tact
  • Confidentiality
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • NVivo

Location

  • Ontario

Work Type

  • Temporary Casual (up to 3 months)
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 1-2 years of progressive experience

Education Level

  • Undergraduate degree in health sciences, public health and/or other health-related discipline
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits
  • Excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

About the Company

  • Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario focused on health for women, health equity, and health system solutions.
  • Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future, committed to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare.
  • Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto.

Equal Opportunity

  • Women's College Hospital is 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 Hospital community.
  • Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy.