Clinical Research Coordinator I

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: General Surgery
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary: $37.47 - $46.84 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: August 26, 2026

Position Summary:
The Surgical Artificial Intelligence Research Academy is looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team as a Clinical Research Coordinator I. Interested applicants must be willing to work on-site to support clinic recruitment activities. 

Duties:

• Coordinate several clinical studies, including recruitment, obtaining informed consent, execution of all aspects of study visits and assessments, data management, monitoring of safety, maintenance of research assets. 
• Executing requirements at local site level and start-up activities for clinical trials
• Recruitment of study participants (e.g., identifying, screening potential participants and obtaining informed consent);
• Executing/coordinating all aspects of study visits as per study protocol (e.g. source documentation including adverse events, administration of questionnaires, etc.)
• Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data in electronic databases (e.g., REDCap, Case Report Forms)
• Implement and coordinate all aspects of data management including data collection, data entry into CRFs, and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICHI/GCP guidelines
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., REB submissions, amendments, and documentation)
• Prepare and manage Research Ethics Boards (REB) submissions, amendments, renewals, and study documentation
• Maintain regulatory binders, regulatory files, and essential documentation in compliance with audit standards
• Liaise with Principal Investigators, study participants, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to support study execution
• Assist with study monitoring visits, audits, and resolution of data queries
• Support data cleaning, literature review
• Assist with dissemination of research results 
• Contribute to formatting, editing, and reference management 
• Support study close-out activities, including data verification and archiving

• Previous experience in clinical research or healthcare setting 
• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related field
• Experience with building a REDCAP database for clinical trials is required
• Experience using and maintaining REDCAP is required
• Experience with industry sponsored trials is required
• Experience with contracts is required
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations, Tri-Council Guidelines, ICH GCP, PHIPA, Health Canada regulations and ethical guidelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

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.com/)
• 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, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.