• Plan and oversee set-up and day-to-day activities related to clinical trial initiation and/or management, including liaising with hospital staff and collaborating researchers, procuring study equipment and materials, subject recruitment and follow-up, tracking study progress, creating and maintaining study databases and troubleshooting study related problems. Communication and approval from clinical operators when required.
• Assist in research proposal and protocol development and collaborates on grant applications to facilitate project funding and liaise with funding sources. Drafts and manages budgets and detailed scopes for studies. Assists in preparing and editing manuscripts and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate procedures and practices for patient consent and ethical review in studies by following good clinical practice (GCP); including standard operating procedures (SOP) development, REB applications and meeting Health Canada regulatory and industry sponsor requirements.
• Supervises, schedules and trains research assistants, volunteers and medical students and facilitates residents or trainees in conducting research. Makes recommendations with respect to hiring and provides input into staff performance.

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a recognized Bachelor’s program in an appropriate health related discipline
• Three (3) years of recent related experience in a clinical research setting.
• Proficiency in patient interview techniques, research subject counseling, database management and online Research Ethics Board submissions.

• Ability to work on all phases (I-IV) of clinical development, Health Canada documentation and Sponsor monitoring visits.

• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently under minimal supervision. Solid judgment and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion in interactions and in handling information.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet. Effective organizational skills, including ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective in interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects without compromising the integrity of each project.

• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to Work Perks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.