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 Temporary Casual Opportunity
Type: New
Women’s Age Lab is the first and only centre of its kind, that is solely focused on improving the lives of older women by using science to transform care and practice, and drive health system and social change. Women’s Age Lab is committed to emphasizing diversity and inclusion of individuals from all genders, age, race, and socio-economic backgrounds in everything that we do, to ensure better quality and more well-rounded evidence that considers the distinct health experiences of older women. The lab brings together the work of researchers, healthcare providers, community based organizations, and policy makers, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about health equity and healthy aging to drive change and have a meaningful impact for this population.
An exciting temporary casual opportunity as a Research Assistant exists in the Women’s Age Lab reporting to Dr. Rachel Savage, Scientist. This role will support the activities of a program of research focused on studies related to loneliness and social isolation.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
Research Project Support
Assist in manuscript/abstract preparation and submission, grant and REB proposals
Aid in the preparation, administration, and collection of questionnaires to research participants or collaborators
Maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
Creating and maintenance of statistical databases
Analyzing and interpreting quantitative data through statistical analyses
Perform literature searches using PubMed, MEDLINE, or other health sciences databases, conduct quality appraisals and synthesize evidence. Enter and maintain citations in a citation management software (e.g., EndNote)
Assist with producing accurate and timely written material including data-based reports and presentations, manuscripts, summaries and syntheses of evidence, and conference abstracts
Support in-house research projects as assigned
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a University degree in healthcare related field
Experience in a research environment and/or academic hospital
Working knowledge of research terminology and methodology
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Well-developed writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EndNote) and other research-related software for analysis (R, SAS, etc)
Well-developed time management skills
Highly detail orientated
Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
Ability to meet tight and fluid deadlines.
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required
Exceptional organizational skills and customer relations
Excellent problem recognition and problem solving abilities
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe 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.
