Clinical Research Support Systems (CRSS) Coordinator Job Posting #917117 Site: Research Solutions & Services (RSS) at OPG
Report to: Senior Manager of Operations, Clinical Research Services
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $67, 197 to $84, 006 per annum commensurate with experience and consistent with the UHN compensation policy
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
Posted Date: March 31, 2023
Closing Date: April 13, 2023


The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,600 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN\'s seven research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here. Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Support Systems department facilitates the navigation of research approval process at UHN and assists researchers with use and development of clinical research tools such as the Coordinated Approval Process for Clinical Research (CAPCR), the Clinical Research Record (CRR), and the Research Ethics Board of Record process. The UHN CAPCR system is a web-based tool utilized for Institutional Authorization (IA), which involves the review and approval from multiple departments across the clinical and research environments at UHN. The CAPCR system guides researchers to obtain all the approvals required to conduct research involving humans at the University Health Network. With the project team, the CRSS Coordinator plays a key role in the successful development and implementation of clinical research tools such as CAPCR and CRR. The CRSS Coordinator plays a critical role in obtaining accurate and efficient Institutional Authorization for Investigators by: performing data analysis and reporting on clinical research data, conducting quality reviews of all human research applications, providing education and end user support, developing guidance documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tracking metrics, and identifying areas for improved efficiencies and implementing solutions. The CRSS Coordinator is also responsible for providing overall support to the study activation processes and both research staff and clinical reviewers at UHN.
Qualifications:

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or recognized equivalent, Science or Nursing degree preferred
• At minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 practical and related experience
• Data and statistical analysis and reporting skills, knowledge of Power BI and dashboard creation preferred
• Previous on-the job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office environment, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and internet searches
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comprehensive knowledge of organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
• Experience working in a health care, scientific or research environment

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TCC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.