Job Description

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator (RC) will be responsible for managing daily operations of the project, including conducting an environmental scan, preparing and submitting ethics-related items, data access requests, oversight of data management, regulatory submissions, and coordinating research activities across provinces. The RC will work directly with the study Research Assistant and other research team members.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of research activities including facilitation of project meetings, scheduling, agenda preparation, documentation and communication with multiple research teams members across institutions.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and funding agency guidelines for data security and ethical research conduct.
• Coordinate access requests for health administrative data across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, and oversee data linkage and ensure accuracy in data handling and analysis.
• Coordinate and assist with interprovincial data analysis where required.
• Conduct an environmental scan of provincial healthcare policies related to children with medical complexities.

NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Nursing, Health Administration, Epidemiology, or a related discipline with at least two years of experience in research coordination, particularly in health services research, policy analysis, or working with administrative health data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in research ethics applications and writing research reports.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Assets

• Project Management Certificate.
• Experience supervising staff.

Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application ConsiderationWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visitPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/08/2025
Close Date 04/23/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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