Job Description

Req ID: 170577
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: Neurosurgery Research
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Dec-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health\xe2\x80\x99s Research, Innovation and Discovery portfolio is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners. By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through our newly formed Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s economy.

The Neuromodulation group within the Division of Neurosurgery is providing state-of-the-art and evidenced based treatments for patients with chronic neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson\xe2\x80\x99s, other movement disorders, epilepsy and neuropathic pain). The team is organized interdisciplinary together with neurologists, psychologists, neurosurgery and allied health. We have initiated several trials and registry studies that will start recruiting patients very soon. These studies have the goal to improve the quality and efficiency of the way these treatments are delivered. We provide services throughout Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant contributes to the Neuromodulation team assisting with study administration, by providing general administrative support and by maintaining study data.

About You

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field, or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
• Two years\xe2\x80\x99 research related experience preferred
• Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
• Proficiency with current Capital Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
• TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
• French language skills (written and spoken B2 level or higher)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence
• Well developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Your Application

*Successful Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

This position has an Onsite work arrangement.

1 year Long Assignment Part Time 50% FTE position

Beginning January 2, 2024. Start date may be subject to change.

Compensation and Benefits

$21.58 hourly - $26.98 hourly

$42,084 annually - $52,605 annually

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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