Job Description

Date Posted: 07/28/2023
Req ID: 33166
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054839

Description:

About us:

With over 180 faculty members including researchers, clinician scientists, clinical educators and community, hospital and affiliated experts, we are the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and ranked among the top globally. We are committed to offering leading-edge pharmacy education programs and driving innovation and discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our scientists are catalysts for the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices, diagnostic tests and new solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapies for patients and methodologies to foster pharmacy practice excellence.

Visit us at to find out more about the incredible work being done.

Your opportunity:

You will join a team that focuses on research in developing real-world evidence to inform provincial and national drug policy and the post-marketing surveillance of medications. We have a keen interest in leveraging big data to answer important health care questions. Specifically, we aim to ensure the appropriate and safe use of medications and the sustainability of public drug programs. We work directly with health system stakeholders and decision-makers to translate knowledge to action and enhance the meaningfulness of our studies.

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this position will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties for the research team. Specific responsibilities include Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants; Preparing consent forms using templates; Disseminating and collecting research surveys and questionnaires; Generating reports; Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items; Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate; financial administration and Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants
• Preparing consent forms using templates
• Disseminating and collecting research surveys andquestionnaires
• Generating reports
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a health-related field and/or equivalent combination of education and research experience
• A minimum of two years relevant experience in a psychosocial health-related research environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to generate new ideas
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Evidence of leadership, initiative, diplomacy and excellent judgement
• Ability to set priorities and targets and to meet deadlines in relation to frequently changing demands
• Demonstrated accuracy
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience scheduling and coordinating events
• Experience liaising with community groups
• Experience with advocacy and fundraising

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Team player

NOTE: This is a one (1) year term position.

Closing Date: 08/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a one (1) year term position.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 -- $53,222 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $68,063. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Blythe Campbell

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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