Research Assistant

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. 

As a Research Assistant, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate, implement, maintain, report on and assist with logistics related to large and small evaluation and research projects


• Maintain and implement research protocols


• Recruit and facilitate data collection in-person, over the telephone or via email, using paper-based or electronic methods


• Enter and maintain data into electronic database and/or paper-based databases


• Report issues related to the implementation of a research or evaluation project to the Project Manager or Principal Investigator


• Conduct literature searches and summarize findings


• Support the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data


• Maintain participant lists and records and prepare participant recruitment materials


• Maintain project filing systems (paper-based and electronic), project hardware (e.g., tablets) and other project related technology


• Prepare reports, record issues/solutions and provide project summaries


• Communicate proactively and regularly with the Principal Investigator and/or Project Manager and project team, working groups and other stakeholders to keep parties informed (e.g., achievement of progress markers, delays in data collection, etc.)


• Support the generation and dissemination of communication materials related to projects (e.g., presentations, background materials, posters, abstracts and/or publications)

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field with courses in research design, methods and statistics


• Demonstrated sensitivity and discretion for materials containing highly sensitive and confidential information


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to quickly establish rapport with participants and team members, both in person and over the phone


• Ability to write, proofread and edit a variety of materials including correspondence, forms, reports, documents, agendas, minutes and presentation/workshop materials


• Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills


• Proven ability to plan, organize and manage projects effectively


• Demonstrated initiative, meticulous attention to detail and ability to work efficiently with multiple deadlines


• Competency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, statistical software (such as R) and online survey software would be considered an asset

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.