About the Role
Humber River Health is seeking two community members to serve as volunteers on the Research Ethics Board (REB). The board is responsible for reviewing proposed scientific research studies to ensure the protection of human participants, considering scientific, ethical, regulatory, and legal factors.
Responsibilities
- Review proposed scientific research studies
- Ensure the protection of human participants in research
- Attend monthly virtual meetings
- Dedicate approximately 4 hours per month to preparation and review
Requirements
- Lived experience with the healthcare system as a patient, family member, caregiver, or research participant
- Interest in hospital-based research
- Ability to attend virtual meetings on Thursday evenings from 5-7pm
- Adequate time and interest in volunteering
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Ethical evaluation
- Regulatory compliance awareness
Location
- Hennick Humber Hospital, Wilson site, Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Casual
- Volunteer
- Hybrid
Benefits
- Training and training resources provided
- Access to new online submission system
About the Company
- North America’s first fully digital hospital
- Serves 850,000 residents in North West Toronto
- Affiliated with University of Toronto and Queen’s University
- Member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
- Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
Equal Opportunity
- Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
- We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors
- As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment
