Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with the Principal Investigator and the research team led the program's Research Project Manager to conduct research activities related to interventional clinical trials and prospective registries. This includes day-to-day operations of on-going studies, and helping with the development of new projects. In addition, he/she develops close working relationships with the medical and health care professional staff who provide clinical care to the study patients, both at the SickKids and other institutions.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Review of study protocols and prepare protocols for use. Organize science reviews and track deadlines. Keep records of regulations and policies governing clinical research and communicate to staff and research team members. (e.g., Tri-council Policy Statement, ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, and Health Canada and FDA regulations). Develop study binders for clinical program and study team use and ensure they are kept up to date. Participate in audits, site visits and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies. Participates in database entry.

Check data for accuracy and completeness; score data; enter data, including data reentry; data cleaning

Prepare study case report forms and assemble packages of questionnaires.

Actively participate in departmental/program meetings or rounds to acquire and disseminate knowledge and to profile clinical research. Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with healthcare team at SickKids, other participating centers and government and community agencies.
Research Subject Related

Telephone subjects to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements. Obtain informed consent for questionnaire-based research. Explain questionnaires and arrange for subjects. Conduct telephone interviews. Conduct health chart reviews Experience with research data entry platforms, study subject travel companies, CRO's, external research laboratories, IWRS systems, and other third-party study vendors would be an asset.

Here's What You'll Need:

Post-secondary degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline. Previous research experience is desirable. A clinical professional degree would be preferred, as would certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA accreditation). Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel) Function independently yet collaboratively within a team. Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and project management skills. Strong leadership and mentoring skills. A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type:

Full-time temporary 1 year contract with modified benefits (i.e., health & dental).



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Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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