A job description is available upon request
Date Posted: 01/09/2026
Req ID: 46580
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059065
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.
Your opportunity:
This position is in the lab of Professor Amy Kirkham in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the ‘Cardiometabolic, Oncology, Diet and Exercise in Women’ (CODE-W) research centre (in development). The lab and research centre (co-led by Dr. Jenna Gillen) characterize the intersection of cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease in women and develop lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, rehabilitation, etc) to prevent or ameliorate these conditions. The lab and research centre take a comprehensive and holistic assessment approach, encompassing the collection and analysis of biological samples, real-time biosensors (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, physical activity trackers), cardiopulmonary exercise testing, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging (primarily cardiac and vascular), and patient-reported and clinical outcomes.
The Clinical Trial Coordinator’s primary purpose is to be responsible for the coordination of ongoing clinical trials of nutrition and/or exercise in women with or at risk for cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, including three 2-site trials with the University of Alberta. Coordination roles relate to coordinating the multi-disciplinary teams, screening and recruitment of patients, scheduling, data collection, overseeing university and hospital research ethics applications, and financial administrative tasks. The secondary purpose of the position is for the maintenance of research-related activities in the lab, including coordination of lab activities, other ongoing studies, and administration. The incumbent may support other research in the lab by providing knowledge, skills, and on-the-job training to others.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing orientation to others on lab equipment, working procedures and practices
- Scheduling study participants, study personnel, and equipment/space for assessments
- Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database of participant accrual and study progress
- Conducting routine measurements and assessments for testing of participants
- Checking that projects adhere to research ethics, privacy and good clinical practice requirements
- Liaising with internal and external service providers
- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
- Recording or verifying transactions related to research
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics
- Education or direct experience (2 years) in at least two of the following areas related to this research: cancer (clinical only), cardiovascular physiology or cardiology, metabolic health or diabetes, clinical trials, or clinical nutrition
- Minimum of two years of experience in clinical research involving adults with chronic disease
- Experience with administrative and operational approvals and agreements for one or more clinical trial within a university setting
- One or more year of experience with delivery of nutritional interventions in a research or clinical setting to humans with chronic disease
- Excellent oral and written communication, teamwork, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- An ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines related to human research in the fields listed above
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- High computer proficiency
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task while remaining organized and diligent
Assets (Nonessential):
- Applicants with experience as a registered dietitian will be given special consideration
- Experience with human physiological assessments (including use of metabolic carts for exercise testing) and clinical assessments (e.g., blood pressure) would be considered strong assets
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Diligent
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Self-directed
- Team player
Note: This is a one-year term position
Closing Date: 01/19/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 -- $60,237. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $77,035. 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: Rositsa Cholakyan
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.
