Clinical Research Assistant

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if youre seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees well-being and professional development.

Competition # 132-26

Posting End Date: April 17 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: April 202026

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours:1950

Salary: $21.814 $ 22.636 $23.644 $24.532 $25.627 $26.701$27.763 $28.881$30.031 $ 31.225.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant will support the Manitoba Tumour Bank and the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB).

The Clinical Research Assistant will primarily be responsible for:

• Screening and recruiting new project participants
• Assisting with organization and scheduling of study appointments
• Obtaining informed consent from eligible participants
• Assisting in the collection of biospecimens from patients

This position will actively ensure adherence to research protocols procedures reporting requirements and/or facility regulations are being followed. The Clinical Research Assistant will also be assisting with research project administrative activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a health-related field

-or-

• A diploma in a health-related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a research environment.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Strong time management skills attention to detail ability to multi-task flexibility initiative and independent decision-making skills.
• Critical/analytical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to safeguard confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical office environment with frequent meetings at multiple locations throughout the organization and to lift and carry items

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience working in a health-care environment.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience in a research-related healthcare setting.
• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

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We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.