DEPARTMENT: Subsidized Research

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 18 Nov 2024

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director of Research and the Research and Health Evaluation Manager, the research consultant specialized in statistics will play a management and coordination role at the senior level for the implementation of all organizational research activities at Vitalité Health Network. The consultant will support management, doctors and health care professionals in initiatives and projects that can help them in their decision-making. Specifically, the research consultant specialized in statistics coordinates and develops research activities in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams and provides expertise and support in the quantitative analysis of statistical data. The consultant makes a rigorous scientific contribution to the Network's research projects and ensures their management. The consultant develops innovative research initiatives and provides scientific oversight of initiatives related to Clinical Learning Programs.

The consultant will also support the research activities of the Maritime SPOR Support Unit (Patient-Oriented Research Strategy).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in a field related to the position: science, health, management, or another related field;
• 5-10 years' experience in the health research field within a university setting, research institution or hospital setting;
• Research-related experience: literature review, data collection, scientific writing and publishing, preparation of grant applications, knowledge transfer;
• Experience in statistical analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative);
• Experience in project development;
• Experience in project management
• Maîtrise de la Suite Microsoft Office;
• Expertise with different analytical methods;
• Data processing and analysis;
• Database management;
• Have a very good knowledge of at least on of the following software : SPSS, SAS, R, STATA;
• Expertise in scientific writing and review;
• In-depth understanding of the scientific method and research;
• Good understanding of organizational research and the major challenges related to health systems;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Critical-thinking skills;
• Scientific rigour;
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Tact and discretion;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ingenuity (proactive);
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in French and good knowledge of English;
• Team spirit, continuous learning and great flexibility;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and good time management;
• Ability to fulfil duties and meet deadlines;
• Critical-thinking skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.