Job Description

Req ID:

209289

Location:

Central

Zone,

Dickson Building - QEII

Department:

RSH 893206

Type of Employment:

Temporary

Hourly FT long-assignment

(

100%

) x

1

Management/Non Union

P

osition

Posting Closing Date:

10-Sep-25

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're 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 employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

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The Research Coordinator (non-clinical)/Clinical Exercise Physiologist coordinates research projects within PAC Lab Research. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, care for the subjects participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period. Working in collaboration with Students and other staff to ensure the completion and organization of the exercise programs. Clinical Exercise Physiologist/Registered Kinesiologist are responsible for screening, assessing, and developing individualized exercise programs for participants with chronic diseases, including cancer. Collaborating with healthcare teams, supervises exercise staff, supports outreach efforts, and manages exercise equipment to ensure safe and effective exercise interventions.



Study/Clinical Trial Coordination

Works with the PI and/or Research Manager to identify human and material resources required to fulfil protocols Coordinates one or more studies/clinical trials Is involved in the recruitment of study subjects Screens patient health records to identify potential study subjects Obtains informed consent with support from the PI Acts as a key point of contact for study subjects to answer questions or address problems and follows up Updates hospital staff on study protocols Attends relevant team rounds and participates in research team meetings Prepares for and assists monitors/sponsor representatives during visits by ensuring all required test results and documentation are available Works with manager for orders and ensures receipt of study supplies Confers with the PI and sponsor representatives on study progress including compliance and interpretation of protocol Coordinates and monitors study timelines Assists to develop educational/promotional material for the study/department


Study Subject Care

Obtains and/or verifies medical and family history Arranges for diagnostic and clinical tests and procedures as per the study protocol Arranges and books appointments for study subjects, registers patients for study visits and liaises with clinic staff as required Supports the study subject's rights and well-being. Responds to study subject inquiries by phone and in person Reviews lab test results and reports abnormal findings (as identified by lab) to investigators, sponsor, and other physicians as required Administers questionnaires and educates patients as per study protocol and procedures Monitors study subjects for Adverse Events and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and reports to investigators for review.


Data Management

Compiles and summarizes study data using database and/or spreadsheets Reviews health records Maintains, archives, and retrieves study data and documentation Where appropriate, is responsible for managing Case Report Forms, in conjunction with the PI, and ensuring their accuracy prior to forwarding to the sponsor for verification of protocol compliance Creates source documents in consultation with the PI where appropriate

About You

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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:



Completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Masters of Science preferred. Certified Exercise Physiologist credential is an asset Medical Terminology course preferred Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset or Society of Clinical Research Associates( SOCRA) designation is also considered as asset. Relevant clinical experience considered an asset Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with statistical software (SPSS) email and internet Effective interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated time management and organizational skills Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills Previous experience in a relevant field preferred Previous research experience strongly preferred Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred


Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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Long Assignment, 75% to 100% FTE / Hours Range from 56.25 to 75 Hours Bi-weekly Shifts May include Nights and Weekend Hours September 2025 to September 2026, approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

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$27.46 - $34.32 Hourly



Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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.