Clinical Research Assistant II

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job Description
Dr. Daniel McIsaac is an anesthesiologist and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and a CIHR-funded investigator. As team lead for the Aging Innovation in Perioperative Medicine & Surgery (AIMS) Research Group, Dr. McIsaac’s research program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute looks to improve the care and outcomes of older people who require major surgery with a special focus on frailty, health system performance, and patient reported outcomes. AIMS is an interdisciplinary team of motivated researchers, clinicians, research staff, patient partners and trainees who work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
Under the supervision of Dr. Daniel McIsaac, the Clinical Research Assistant II (CRAII) will help support various studies including CIHR-funded trials of virtually supported, home-based prehabilitation programs (exercise, nutrition, counselling) for adults preparing for surgery. The main role of the CRAII is that of a “prehab coach”. However, the role also includes involvement in additional trials, such as an observational study involving adults going for surgery.

The prospective hire will be responsible for the following tasks, as well as support other AIMS projects and team goals:
•Screen patient for eligibility into clinical trials.
•Obtain informed consent from patients.
•Teach and prescribe exercise and nutrition as part of the study intervention.
•Administer 6-minute walk tests.
•Data collection and entry via questionnaires and chart review.
•Phone patients weekly to encourage them through their exercise/nutrition program and to offer modifications.
•Be present several times a week during the “live” video-based group sessions to monitor safety.
•Prioritize and manage time effectively to coordinate competing tasks, activities, and the oversight of study staff to meet tight or changing deadlines.
•The successful candidate will be expected to work both onsite and remotely from home, as required. For example, oversee study activities in-hospital at both campuses.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

Education/Certifications:
•Secondary diploma
•Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), and Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects
•Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.

Employment Experience:
•Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research environment.
•Experience supporting investigator-initiated clinical trials and/or multi-centre trials, including recruitment, consent, data collection.
•Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.

Personal Qualities:
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
•Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activities to meet tight or changing deadlines.
•Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues.

Other Skills/Qualifications:
•Excellent computer skills (MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Zoom)
•Comfort working a hybrid schedule (remote and on site at the Civic and General Campuses)

Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in a health science related field or equivalent
•Experience with exercise and nutrition support.
•Experience using REDCap and/or the Ottawa Method Centre’s Electronic Data Capture System for data management and data collection.
•Proficiency with The Ottawa Hospital’s EPIC medical record, including establishing participant identification and screening processes, is considered a strong asset.

Compensation Pay Range:
Min: $25.212 – Max: $33.615

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed.

Contact Info:
Name: Keely Barnes
Title: Clinical Research Associate
Program: AIMS Research Group – Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 4E9
Email: kebarnes@ohri.ca
Website: http://www.ohri.ca/AIMS/Default.aspx
http://www.ohri.ca/profile/dmcisaac/profile

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.