Share Email Opening Title Research Assistant (ATN) - ARC  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00005   Open Date 2/8/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade Grade 4 ($25.26/hr to $30.19/hr)  FTE 1.00  Posting Close Date 02/22/2019  Description Title: Research Assistant Type: Active Program: Autism Research Centre Reports to: Clinician Scientist Work Status: Temporary Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Contract: 7 month contract with possibility of extension; Start date - February 2019 We are seeking a Research Assistant with experience working with children and young people with autism and their families. As a Research Assistant within the Autism Research Centre, the successful candidate will work alongside an interdisciplinary research team on the Autism Treatment Network, a multi-site project focused on improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism. Key Responsibilities Responsible for providing research support to the Principal Investigator (PI), you will perform activities delegated by the PI Responsible for recruitment, coordinating and scheduling appointments, data collection, facilitating informed consent/assent, and supporting all families' understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study Support in the preparation of required reports (annual and interim), presentations, and contribute to manuscripts Support in the development and implementation of strategies to disseminate information to the community and to families Coordinate with other local and national ATN sites, coordinators, PIs and funders Work with clinic staff to develop and test quality improvement initiatives Perform participant interviews, assessments as required by study protocol Score and enter data for standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Bloorview Research Ethics Board (REB) and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2) Support the completion of research ethics submissions, amendments and renewals Maintain study documentation and complete regulatory paperwork Participate in remote monthly site video-conference calls, as well as working groups Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's degree in sciences, social sciences or a health related discipline Post-graduate education in fields specific to behavioural science/autism, child development, early childhood education, etc. or equivalent experience Demonstrated ability to work well with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities and their families Research experience, which has garnered you an understanding of research policies and procedures and experience working on multi-site studies and quality improvement is an asset Exceptional organizational and time management skills Experience and demonstrated skill in administering psychological assessments, parental interviews, and questionnaires is an asset Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team Strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrated computer software skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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