Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location:
Health Sciences Centre (other sites as required)

Policy, Planning and Research Analyst

Subject to Classification Review

Critical Care Program
Permanent Part-time
04761POS

Hours 45 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG-35 ($32.94 - $36.75 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0006185
Posted Date 2025-01-14
Closing Date 2025-01-21
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager of Critical Care, the Policy, Planning and Research Analyst will support the Critical Care Program in various aspects of procuring, preparing, and conducting data, data management, research studies, quality initiatives, database development, and clinical trials.

The Research Analyst will liaise with the Critical Care Team and research department for each trial; conduct reviews of relevant literature; prepare documents for submission to the Health Research Ethics Board (HREB) for trial/project approval and closure; maintain communication with the HREB throughout each trial; confer with the Program Director, Principal Investigator and sponsor representatives on project progress, compliance and interpretation; act as the principal liaison between the trial sponsor, investigator sites, monitors, data management, biostatistics, and other study personnel and service providers; participate in meetings with the Research Team and /or key stakeholders; assist in report composition; educate and update stakeholders on trial/project protocols; create databases, spreadsheets and enter/retrieve data; access clinical and routine databases; and maintain, store and retrieve study documentation.
The analyst will write reports and prepare and present research and/or findings; develop survey instruments; conduct interviews and focus groups; use computer software programs including SPSS, Excel, and PowerPoint and Smartsheet. Manage databases and assists with data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency; performs statistical analysis and interpretation of results.

Job Qualifications

Education
Completion of a Master's Degree in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g. epidemiology, community/public health, biostatistics or health economics).

Successful completion of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and TCPS 2 (Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans) certification would be an asset

Experience
Experience in conducting clinical research, and data collection and analysis.
Experience in Health Research Ethics Board submissions. Previous work in a health care setting and familiarity with health care terminology would be assets.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced knowledge of the current clinical trials regulatory environment, including Health Canada regulations, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Audit procedures and Tri-Council Policy.
Excellent knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) - Good Clinical Practice.
Knowledge of statistics and database management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated individual leadership skills and autonomous critical thinking ability.
Demonstrated time management skills as well as experience prioritizing and working in dynamic and collaborative environments.
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Effective research and analytical thinking skills.
Ensures confidentiality and works in an ethical manner.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.