Research Co-ordinator

Union: NonUnion
Department: The Institute for Education Research (TIER)
Reports to: Dr. Nicole Woods
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $42 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full Time
Closing Date: April 30 2025

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator  position will report to the Director TIER and provide key research and implementation support for an an ethnographic research study to inform the development of an innovative educational tool that enhances foundational and transferable knowledge and skills (adaptability problem solving collaboration creativity and innovation) of healthcare workers (HCWs) including nurses personal support workers and nurses aides.

Duties

• Lead the design and implementation of the ethnographic research study
• Lead all aspects of project lifecycle including scoping and planning resource allocation stakeholder engagement and management monitoring and control development of metrics and analysis budgeting procurement and legal processes and post project evaluation
• Create and facilitate review and approvals for detailed project artifacts including but not limited to project charters plans schedules budget evaluation framework and operational transition plan
• Apply rigorous project management change management and effective communication across the project lifecycle to manage schedule and milestones to risk
• Deliver progress reports requirements documentation and presentations to project stakeholders sponsors and executivelevel leaders
• Work independently and within a team setting
• Coach and guide members of the project team

Qualifications :

• Masters degree/ PhD in Science Health Business Administration or a related field is preferred
• 34 years of research experience in the field of health/ education/social and behavioural sciences
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong experience with budgeting financial oversight and procurement processes including contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical prioritization and organization skills with attention to detail
• Dynamic knowledge of community engagement principles
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of equity antiracism and antioppression principles and practices
• Welldeveloped decisionmaking problemsolving and judgement skills as well as excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Supervisory or managerial experience would be an asset

Additional Information :

Why join UHN (box) 

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 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.

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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 :

Fulltime