Share Email Opening Title Research Assistant - ETC  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00027   Open Date 8/9/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Casual  Salary band Grade 4 ($26.01/hr to $31.09/hr)  FTE CAS  Posting Close Date 08/25/2019  Description Title: Research Assistant Type: Active Program: Evidence to Care (BRI) Reports to: Shauna Kingsnorth Work Status: Casual (maximum 450 hours total); 6 month contract Start Date: September 1, 2019 End Date: February 28, 2020 Salary: $26.01 - $31.09 (Grade 4) Job Description: This is a casual part time contract starting September 1st, 2019 and ending February 28th, 2020. Do you enjoy investigative work to answer challenging questions? Do you thrive spending time online in a quest to find answers? Are you known for your attention to detail and meticulous work? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have a role for you. The Evidence to Care team is looking for a casual Research Assistant to help with evidence synthesis on our current projects over the next 6 months. Key Responsibilities: The Research Assistant is responsible for providing evidence synthesis support as directed by Evidence to Care team members. Key responsibilities could include: Environmental scanning Navigating multiple health science databases (Ebsco, CINAHL, OVID, Medline) Executing literature search strategies Reviewing and screening search results Extraction of data from peer-reviewed literature Tabulation and record keeping Generating annotated bibliographies Generating citation lists via Endnote Contributing to Evidence Briefs and other communication materials Assisting with knowledge exchange, as requested Participating in team meetings, as needed Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor degree with Honours in sciences, social sciences or a health related discipline Demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews; prior experience with systematic reviews, scoping reviews and/or rapid reviews is an asset Strong computer skills (internet and database searching) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills Able to adapt to changing workload   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 Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk 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 Research Assistant in Toronto, ON Posted on: 9/23/2026 [Apply Now] Research Coordinator (CP Discovery Lab) in Toronto, ON Posted on: 9/23/2026 [Apply Now] Research Assistant in Toronto, ON Posted on: 8/25/2026 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: