Research Coordinator 1 Bruyère Health RI Dr. Colleen Webber

Job Category : Research Institute

Requisition Number : BRI00003793

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

POSITION TYPE: Full-time 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE

SALARY SCALE: $35.13 to $40.06per hour

CLOSING DATE: 2026/10/23*

The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.

What we offer?

• Competitive health and dental benefits program
• Defined Pension Plan
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee and Family Assistance Programincluding Mental health support
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible work environment

Summary of the role

We are looking to hire a Research Coordinator to join our research team led by Colleen Webber. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating health services research projects, with primary responsibility for a research program focused on measuring and improving quality of care in long-term care.

The position will involve both research coordination and substantive contributions to research activities, including study planning, Research Ethics Board submissions and adherence, participant recruitment, qualitative and mixed methods research, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation, under the mentorship and guidance of the Principal Investigator. This may include the development and oversight of project budgets.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the research project with general supervision
• Coordinating logistics for the research project, including facilitating meetings, establishing project schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Contributing to the design and implementation of qualitative and mixed-methods research, including development of research tools, data collection, coding and analysis.
• Tracking and reconciling expenses against budget and projections of future expenses
• Corresponding with external stakeholders and investigators
• Working with investigator and team to ensure timely drafting and submission of reports, publications, presentations and grants
• Providing leadership, supervision and support to staff and students as required
• Assisting with writing protocol development, complete ethics applications and liaise with the ethics office.
• Coordinating Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and ongoing approvals (study amendments, continuing reviews, study closure forms, etc.)
• Drafting meeting agendas and taking meeting minutes
• Performing financial tasks, such as submitting invoices and expense tracking against the project budget
• Supporting project management of research projects and grant applications

Additional duties may be added as projects progress

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences or related field. Master's degree in epidemiology, health services research, health research methods, or a related discipline is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in health services research or related field
• Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research
• Research experience in long-term care or palliative care is an asset
• 1+ years’ relevant project coordination experience including areas such as budget development and knowledge of granting agency requirements
• Fluency in French and English is an asset
• Strong research, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping project phases and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.