Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Administrative Support II - Clinical Trials Assistant (TLT/IIT CTA) will assist and provide support to the Trial Launch Team, the Investigator Initiated Trial team, CTU Management, and Coordinators and Nurses within the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) as it relates to trial launch and study initiation activities, as well as facilitating the archiving process for the Unit. The position is responsible for organizing various activities related to the startup and initiation of the clinical trials conducted under Good Clinical Practices, as well as liaising with our legal team on research contracts and amendments, Department Operational Approvals and assisting with site feasibility and site selection activities. Other administrative or clinical trial related duties may be assigned. The incumbent must demonstrate: The ability to recognize and maintain confidential information. Highly developed organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. An ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment with multiple interruptions and competing demands. The ability to function both independently and as a team member in a fast paced, dynamic office environment. The ability to work cooperatively and professionally with clinical trials staff and our external clinical trial vendors is essential to this position.

Description:

As an Administrative Support II, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit - Cancer Care
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-DEC-2023
• Temporary End Date: 08-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $21.30
• Maximum Salary: $25.89
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:

1-2 years\' experience in a clinical trials setting, providing support in a team environment. Understanding of clinical trial regulatory documents, monitoring and study start-up processes. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat programs. Proven ability to prioritize workload and multi-task effectively in a busy area with multiple interruptions and competing demands. Prior experience working with databases and knowledge of document management systems. Physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, lifting office/medical supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs., and using repetitive motions, lifting, bending, reaching and standing for prolonged periods. Must be able to transport large volumes of materials (office supplies, charts, boxes, etc.) to various areas on a regular basis, and push/pull loaded carts. Due to the intense daily interactions and considerable coordination requirements of our trial initiation teams and external vendors, optimal daily work attendance with minimal absences is required. Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a health-related field preferred (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered). Experience with study start up processes and completing clinical trials regulatory documentation. Prior experience with databases or document management systems. Training in Good Clinical Practice, ICH and Health Canada Regulatory requirements.

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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