Research Associate II Job at Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners Mississauga, ON
$32.85–$41.06 an hour
Job Description:
Position: Research Associate II
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The Institute for Better Health (IBH) is a critical component of THP Solutions, the research, innovation and revenue generating division of THP driven to find innovative, evidence-based approaches to solving the most complex health care challenges and building a culture of innovation at all levels across THP with our partners beyond our walls. Learn more about our Institute for Better Health here: www.instituteforbetterhealth.com
The Role
The Research Associate role within the IBH supports research studies and initiatives across the organization and within the community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multivariate stakeholder environment both independently and as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary focused research groups supporting various projects. This role facilitates the responsible conduct of research through support of research studies within THP. This support includes coordinating research study logistics, undertaking the daily study activities and meeting the ethics and regulatory requirements of various research studies.
Qualifications and Skills
Responsibilities
Competencies:
What’s in It for You?
Building an Anti-Racist, Equitable and Inclusive Team and Why it is Important to Us – A new Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community:
When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with and heard from our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. Our plan to create a new kind of health care for a healthier community means advancing health across the hospital, the system and the community and is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital. Recognizing this mission could not be realized without also assessing and investing in our internal practices, culture and processes we are building an organization where everyone at THP feels they belong, their voice matters, and contributes to our collective success. We commit to making systemic fairness a reality for all and are working to ensure that the community we serve is reflected at all levels, and in all professions at THP. Diversity is our strength and we recognize and value teaching and learning we all contribute and benefit from in our environment; our unique lived experiences matter and shape our actions and behaviors. In becoming an antiracist organization, we acknowledge the existence of oppression, racism, bias and complicity, and we have been working steadily to make changes in the way we work to dismantle these barriers. This includes developing and realizing an action plan to advance racial equity and embed anti-racism accountability across IBH, starting with our anti-Black racism priority initiative.
Work Environment:
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety and are interested in joining our talented team of experts and change agents in administration, science, technology, public health policy and so much more we would like you to join our Better Together team!
Our main offices are located at our Mississauga Hospital; due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the www.TrilliumHealthWorks.ca infrastructure renewal plan, we have successfully transitioned to a hybrid work model. While we do not know exactly what our office of the future will look like, we do know that remote work works and that flexibility is paramount. Our leadership team believes that remote work will be key to helping build an inclusive environment where individuals can contribute their skills and expertise. We plan to continue supporting flexible work arrangements, balancing the need to occasionally go into the office or meet in person for operational requirements.
Important Message for Potential Applicants:
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with our hiring processes. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process for this opportunity and you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please inform our Human Resources Recruiter to request specialized accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equitable participation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Position: Research Associate II
File #: 2023-32972
Dept/Program: Institute for Better Health
Compensation Grid Range: Professional Group (PG 08) $32.85/hour - $41.06/hour, commensurate with demonstrated and documented experience
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract, possibility of renewal)
Site: Mississauga Hospital
Posted: May 09, 2023
Internal Deadline: June 09, 2023
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Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers:
People, Education, Innovation, Research
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If you are passionate about your career, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety consider joining our Better Together team!
The Institute for Better Health (IBH) is a critical component of THP Solutions, the research, innovation and revenue generating division of THP driven to find innovative, evidence-based approaches to solving the most complex health care challenges and building a culture of innovation at all levels across THP with our partners beyond our walls. Learn more about our Institute for Better Health here: www.instituteforbetterhealth.com
The Role
The Research Associate role within the IBH supports research studies and initiatives across the organization and within the community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multivariate stakeholder environment both independently and as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary focused research groups supporting various projects. This role facilitates the responsible conduct of research through support of research studies within THP. This support includes coordinating research study logistics, undertaking the daily study activities and meeting the ethics and regulatory requirements of various research studies.
Through this role the successful candidate will focus on the following research studies led by Dr. Elizabeth Mansfield, Scientist, Institute for Better Health: supporting two qualitative studies that engage arts-based methods in community-based research designs. One study focuses on co-designing mental health system improvements and supports with young adults from diverse communities, their families/friends and service providers. The second study explores arts-based research (photovoice and digital storytelling) in virtual and hybrid settings with a focus on identifying best practices to inform a resource for community and academic researchers.
Qualifications and Skills
Successful completion of either a university degree or college diploma in health or social sciences with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in research; or Master’s degree in an appropriate specialization (health or social science related field)- Minimum of two years’ of related professional experience in a healthcare settings that included familiarity with qualitative research, community-based participatory research and co-design
- Training and experience with arts-based research methods such as photovoice, digital storytelling and research informed drama.
- Experience supervising and conducting data collection tasks with diverse individuals, groups and communities in participatory, co-design research activities
- A background in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects and/or grant-based programs
- Training and experience using an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion framework in research projects and familiarity with sex and gender-based analysis
- Proficient academic writing skills is an asset (protocol development, grant writing, manuscript development, poster and abstract development)
- Certification in research ethics core principles and guidelines (e.g. TCPS-2)
Responsibilities
Supports and helps coordinate the implementation and evaluation of research studies and projects- Assists with the development of data collection tools (e.g. interview and focus group guides, participant feedback surveys), study protocols and ethics applications and submissions as well as maintaining ethics approvals and liaises with Research Ethics Boards as needed.
- Participant recruitment, managing informed consent processes, conducting interviews and focus groups; maintaining detailed field notes.
- Provides team members with day-to-day administrative support tasks such as coordinating and scheduling research and community meetings, creating and communicating detailed meeting notes, documenting project expenses, maintaining project folders and documentation.
- Maintains research and project management databases, carries out data entry responsibilities such as reviewing and coding transcripts using a qualitative software management program.
- Liaises with community stakeholders to facilitate knowledge translation and research-related activities with a wide range of organization activities and groups.
- Contributes to literature reviews, proposal development, conference presentations and manuscript production activities.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned
Competencies:
Takes ownership, accountability, and responsibility for his/her/their actions and own performance- Works collaboratively with others to meet goals
- Clear understanding of the academic and community based research process acquired through practical and/or academic experience.
- Strong understanding of qualitative research methods, thematic analysis and experience with qualitative data management software programs such as NVIVO or MAXQDA
- An understanding of and sensitivity to equity, diversity and inclusion issues
- Strong knowledge of social determinants of health, intersectionality (i.e., the intersections of gender inequality, racialization, and socio-economic marginalization); an understanding of structural and institutional influences that shape the health of equity-deserving populations
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize project workload, handle multiple assignments effectively and meet deadlines
- Track record of excellence in preparing project documents, reports, and communication materials
- Outstanding and timely communication, engagement, collaboration and networking skills
- Demonstrated skill and experience in event planning and grant application preparation
- Strong analytical and planning skills
What’s in It for You?
An opportunity to build and nurture a team of health research, innovation and improvement leaders and a culture of service and improvement supported by collaboration and partnership.- A team and organization that is genuinely invested in both yours and our team’s success, development and growth.
- Many active and ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion activities and committees you can be part of.
- Many active operational initiatives and projects that you can contribute to and leverage in alignment with your personal professional development choices.
Building an Anti-Racist, Equitable and Inclusive Team and Why it is Important to Us – A new Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community:
When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with and heard from our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. Our plan to create a new kind of health care for a healthier community means advancing health across the hospital, the system and the community and is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital. Recognizing this mission could not be realized without also assessing and investing in our internal practices, culture and processes we are building an organization where everyone at THP feels they belong, their voice matters, and contributes to our collective success. We commit to making systemic fairness a reality for all and are working to ensure that the community we serve is reflected at all levels, and in all professions at THP. Diversity is our strength and we recognize and value teaching and learning we all contribute and benefit from in our environment; our unique lived experiences matter and shape our actions and behaviors. In becoming an antiracist organization, we acknowledge the existence of oppression, racism, bias and complicity, and we have been working steadily to make changes in the way we work to dismantle these barriers. This includes developing and realizing an action plan to advance racial equity and embed anti-racism accountability across IBH, starting with our anti-Black racism priority initiative.
Work Environment:
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety and are interested in joining our talented team of experts and change agents in administration, science, technology, public health policy and so much more we would like you to join our Better Together team!
Our main offices are located at our Mississauga Hospital; due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the www.TrilliumHealthWorks.ca infrastructure renewal plan, we have successfully transitioned to a hybrid work model. While we do not know exactly what our office of the future will look like, we do know that remote work works and that flexibility is paramount. Our leadership team believes that remote work will be key to helping build an inclusive environment where individuals can contribute their skills and expertise. We plan to continue supporting flexible work arrangements, balancing the need to occasionally go into the office or meet in person for operational requirements.
Important Message for Potential Applicants:
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with our hiring processes. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process for this opportunity and you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please inform our Human Resources Recruiter to request specialized accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equitable participation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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