Share Email Opening Title Coordinator, Research Ethics  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00017   Open Date 5/14/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Regular Full-time  Grade Grade 6 ($31.13/hr to $38.98/hr)  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 05/28/2019  Description Reporting to the Manager, Research Ethics, the Coordinator, Research Ethics, is integral to the operations of the Research Ethics Board (REB) and Research Ethics Office (REO). The Coordinator, Research Ethics, is responsible for interpreting REB guidelines and practices and the prompt processing of research ethics submissions to the Holland Bloorview REB through all stages of review, approval, and monitoring. Additionally, the Coordinator, Research Ethics, will be responsible for providing REB education along with the Research Ethics Office and REB Chair and Vice-Chair, and will be responsible for maintaining the REB website. The Coordinator, Research Ethics, must be able to communicate effectively with REB members, research teams and trainees at Holland Bloorview. Along with the Manager, Research Ethics, the Coordinator, Research Ethics, supports the work of the REB Chair, Vice-Chair and REB members. Responsibilities: Communication and Education Educate, communicate and liaise effectively with the REB members, investigators, research/clinical staff, trainees and administrative staff throughout the hospital. Provide accurate and consistent information on ethical principles and REB standard operating procedures, and provide advice to research teams about REB process and requirements to assist research teams in meeting REB submission requirements as relevant to each submission. Maintain processes, and monitor practices to ensure research involving humans, with a particular emphasis on children and other vulnerable populations, complies with all regulations. Maintain the REB website. Oversee and coordinate student and intern placements within the REO, supervise and onboard students and interns, develop student and intern learning goals, oversee progress and ensure student program requirements are met. Administrative Functions Coordinate and review all REB submissions including initial study approval, amendments, protocol deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events, renewals, closures, researchers' responses to REB concerns and make recommendations for approval or need for revision. Work with the REB Chair, Vice-Chair and Research Ethics Office to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and policies throughout ethics review, approval and monitoring process. Provide accurate and complete documentation of REB discussions and decisions. Coordinate the maintenance of electronic and paper files to ensure timely and accurate record keeping; responsible for appropriate archiving of files (as required). Assist in the development, implementation and communication of standard operating procedures, guidance documents and forms relating to the REB and REO. Maintain and update electronic databases and activity reports. Compile, analyze and interpret REB/REO metrics for reporting purposes. Specialized Skills Possess a working knowledge of the regulatory landscape including TCPS2 and Health Canada and FDA regulations. Possess a working knowledge of health research methodology. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in bioethics, life sciences, or health-related field. Experience in a clinical research environment either as a clinical research coordinator or within a research ethics office. Adept at working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing academic research environment. Excellent communication, judgment, interpersonal skills, analytic skills, problem-solving skills and consultative skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently. Computer proficiency, especially MS Office applications. Ability to handle highly sensitive confidential information with tact, discretion and respect. Must be resourceful. Background in childhood disability is an asset. Ability to set priorities and manage a busy work schedule.   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. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Scientist - Neuroimaging in Toronto, ON Posted on: 12/4/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: