Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity
Positions: 2
Type: New and Replacement
Two (2) exiting opportunities as the Healthy Cities Research Coordinator III exists in the Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital reporting to the Principal Investigators and the Healthy Cities Project Manager. If you have experience in community-based research and an interest in aging and support for older adults, this could be the role for you.
As the RCIII, you will lead research activities as part of a 6-year Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Public Health Agency of Canada funded research project in partnership with multiple stakeholders. We are currently in year 3 of the project. This multi-site project focuses on naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) and evaluating the implementation of interventions such as on-site social support and health services that are designed to reduce loneliness and enable older adults to age in the right place, and their impact on social connections, nutrition and physical activity.
Summary of duties, but not limited to:
Leads on-site evaluation activities in Toronto and/or Barrie, including:
Providing oversight and direction to Research Coordinator and Assistants.
Coordinating the day-to-day activities of any staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of on-site research, as appropriate to their position
Coordinating and planning with the Project Manager all on-site study operations and deliverables including monitoring of study supplies, visit coordination and data management for study sites assigned to this role
Assisting with the tracking of study deadlines, timelines and deliverables
Recruiting research participants and managing the consent process
Overseeing and conducting structured/semi-structured interviews
Leading on-site quantitative and qualitative data collection
Contributing to the analysis of qualitative data including coding
Overseeing study databases in REDCap and logs/trackers
Preparing and managing study documents and research files, including questionnaires, consent forms, and participant materials
Implementing quality assurance processes to maintain data integrity including developing standard operating procedures and process checklists
Writing interview guides, study-related reports, study documents, and Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and submissions as well as maintaining ethics approvals and liaising with the REB for all study requirements
Acting as the primary contact person for research participants, on-site stakeholders, study partners and internal Women’s College Hospital research support services staff
Overseeing literature searches using PubMed, Medline or other health sciences databases
Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts for scientific journals, including the presentation of data and drafting of manuscripts, as well as research reports for implementation partners
Assisting with enhancing relationships among existing stakeholders and helps develop new partnerships
Completing administrative tasks such as planning and coordinating meetings, preparing meeting agendas and background material; producing and distributing minutes
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive
Access to a car is essential for traveling to study sites in Toronto and/or Barrie
Qualifications
Graduate degree in a related field such as aging, implementation science, social sciences, public health is required
3 to 5 years of demonstrated proficiency in research coordination in a community-based setting
Understanding of social determinants of health
Knowledge of how the health system and social supports work in Ontario
Open availability to work on-site at NORCs in Toronto and/or Barrie; occasional evenings and weekends may be required to collect data and build relationships
Experience:
Our ideal candidate has experience with:
Mixed-methods research, and is confident in applying qualitative methods such as conducting semi-structured interviews, moderating focus groups, participant recruitment, informed consent processes and working with a Research Ethics Board
Applying frameworks, particularly implementation science and equity frameworks
Working with communities, particularly older adults with complex needs and underserved communities
Building and maintaining strong partnerships and working with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
Large, complex, multi-year projects
Skills:
Strong qualitative data analysis skills, including coding and applying frameworks
Interpersonal skills including active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and understanding of relational care and its value
Excellent written and oral communication skills to create correspondence and reports, and prepare presentations for various audiences, including peer-reviewed scientific papers
Data management including planning, execution and oversight
Stakeholder management such as identifying key stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships and engagement planning
Excellent organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to show initiative and work independently with limited supervision
Time management and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong data management skills with experience with computer software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, data collection and analysis software (e.g. REDCap, NVivo and Microsoft Excel)
Will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe and inclusive environment for all
Why Choose Us?
Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
