Research Ethics Analyst
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Req ID: 225379
Department/Program: REB Ethics Research Services
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) from September 2026 until March 2027x 1position(s)
Start Date: September 14 2026
Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $24.4006 - $30.5002/hour
Closing Date: August 24 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Research Ethics Analyst (REA) will consolidate emerging concerns from the research community as they relate to research ethics in the research life cycle. This position will involve the development of shared resources guidelines SOPs and internal processes that support researchers with ethical data access and collection data matching data storage/retention across a range of electronic formats and other issues unique to research ethics within the new electronic health record environment. The REA will help researchers navigate One Person One Record (OPOR) related data structures workflows and governance requirements within the scope of ethical guidelines (TCPS2) and institutional and provincial policies. The REA will be responsible for disseminating ethics-specific information around the use of OPOR in a research context to the research community on a regular basis. The REA reports to the Research Ethics Lead.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Development of Research Ethics Resources
Identify ethical barriers and facilitators to inform the development of ethics-related guidance documents.
Develop new/update existing SOPs and create comprehensive guidance documents for conducting ethical research within the OPOR environment such as guides that support ethical access collection usage and storage of personal health information (PHI).
Facilitate clear understanding of OPOR Power Trials and relevant ethical considerations with the research community.
Identify existing resources to promote a broader understanding of ethical concerns around research within the OPOR environment.
Develop and facilitate regular education sessions for researchers research coordinators and Research Ethics Board members.
Research Ethics Liaison
Serve as primary contact for guidance around OPOR and PowerTrials.
Meet with OPOR Research Mentors to share emerging concerns and develop strategies for mitigation.
Create a clear pathway to support researchers conducting projects within the OPOR environment.
Provide regular updates on results of meetings to the Research Ethics Team.
Meet regularly with Research Ethics Lead to share updates and identify potential challenges.
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours weekly
Hybrid position; required to be onsite regularly
Bachelors degree or Masters degree in a health-related field with a strong research and research ethics background
Project Management skills considered an asset
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
OPOR PowerTrials and PowerChart experience required
Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) training required
Experience in a research environment required
Experience in clinical research environment is an asset
Understanding of institutional and provincial regulations around Privacy as it relates to Personal Health Information (PHI)
Excellent organizational and process management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize work appropriately and establish and meet timelines
Proven ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to build rapport and trust while dealing with complex issues in a demanding and dynamic environment
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools and electronic processing systems as well as MS Office internet and email
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of pharmacy and laboratory research processes is an asset
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
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