Team Lead Ethics Review Services

Union: NonUnion
Number of vacancies:  1
Site: Hydro Place 700 University Avenue
Department:  Ethics Review Services
Reports to:  Senior Manager Ethics Reviews Services
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $83000 $103000 CAD 
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary FullTime
Closing Date: March 24 2025

An integral part of the REB operations team working closely with the Senior Manager Ethics Review Services the Team Lead is responsible for supervising REB Ethics Coordinator staff managing the departmental workflow providing support to staff through the development of tools and SOPs and education programs for the research community.

Supervision of Ethics Coordinators and Administrative Staff

• Manage workflow and assignment of files to REB staff.
• Provide mentoring and support for REB staff. 
• Promote consistency in the application and interpretation of regulations policies and procedures by REB staff. 
• Assist Senior Manager in hiring termination and evaluation of Ethics Coordinators and REB staff.

Manage Ethics Review workflow

• Oversee management of the REB submissions in the CAPCR System.  
• Prepare reports on productivity and other stats on REB processes. 
• Oversee development of improved REB websites for better dissemination of new information guidelines and forms. 
• Make recommendations for process improvement and implement them as applicable.
• Monitor submission volume review/processing time and workload to advise on staffing needs to maintain an efficient service. 
• Hire train and terminate administrative staff. Carry out performance reviews. 
• Provide mentorship and professional development to administrative staff.
• Liaise with other UHN service departments impacted by research studies (Legal/CTA Privacy CRSS CRUs Pharmacy Health Records etc. 

Manage Institutional Risk

• Identify the nature of risk inherent in research studies submitted for REB review and manage assignments and workflow according.
• Liaise with Bioethics Legal/CTA and Privacy as required particularly with respect to ethical issues and privacy and legal risks and regulations.
• Liaise with other key internal stakeholders e.g. Research Quality Integration as required for clarification of regulatory requirements.
• Exercising superior judgment escalate risk management matters for direction and decisions where required.

Education

• Collaborate with other support departments in the development of educational material and presentations on REB submission and review.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a bachelors degree in a related discipline or recognized equivalent required.
• Completion of the TCPS CORE training.
• Minimum 4 years practical and related experience and/or onthejob training required.
• Previous experience in a health or research administration environment.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp/
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract