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 Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Coordinator, Manager and/or Principal Investigator to assist in study operations. This position includes many of the basic tasks of the clinical research process.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Assist with administrative tasks related to grant and/or manuscript preparation Prepare study case report forms and assemble packages of questionnaires Organize mass mailings Assist with advance preparation for audits and site visits Conduct medical literature searches, maintaining literature databases and retrieving articles from the library Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning Phone 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

Here's What You'll Need:

Post-secondary degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline Previous research experience is preferred Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet and MEDLINE searches) A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Employment Type:

Temporary 8 month contract, 0.28 FTE


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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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Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

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Combine your cover letter and resume into

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document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.