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Research Assistant (ARC) 

Category Research  
Req Number RES-19-00018  
Open Date 5/24/2019  
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 06/07/2019 

Description

Title: Research Assistant

Type: Active

Program: Autism Research Centre

Reports to: Clinician Scientist

Work Status: Temporary Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1.00 FTE)

Start Date: TBD

Salary: $25.26 - $30.19

We are seeking a Research assistant with experience working with individuals with disabilities in a fast paced research environment. As a Research assistant within the Bloorview Research Institute the successful candidate will be required to work alongside an interdisciplinary research team working in the field of disability research and participate in BRI related events, committees and meetings. Strong critical appraisal skills, effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills as well as excellent organization, time management, and priority setting skills are critical to the success of this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI), you will perform activities delegated by the PI and/or research manager
  • Responsible for recruitment, scheduling of appointments, facilitating informed consent/assent, and supporting all families' understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study
  • Perform participant interviews, assessments or interventions as required by study protocols
  • 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)
  • Initiate and maintain research files that will include original consent, documentation, general correspondence, and data collection forms

Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities

    • A minimum of an undergraduate degree in psychology or a health-related field
    • At least two years of clinical research experience is required, which has garnered you an understanding of research policies and procedures
    • Experience and demonstrated skill in administering psychological assessments and following standardized administration/scoring procedures during assessments, parental interviews, and questionnaires is strongly preferred
    • Broad knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders will be considered assets
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team
    • Exceptional organizational skills
    • Demonstrated computer software skills (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
 
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



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