Clinical Research Project Assistant - Department of Psychiatry
Job ID
24374
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$57,283 - $78,764
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
CALM
Target Openings
1
Work Type
Hybrid
Hours of Work
35.00
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
one-year
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-08-11
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-21
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
The Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator to assist in study operations.

This position includes many of the basic tasks of the clinical research process.
**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
Coordinate research visits with individuals and/or families
Maintain contact with families over the study period.

Consent patients and families to various studies
Attend relevant research meetings
Confirm eligibility of and registration of patients




Perform patient interviews and assessments as required by study protocols
Provide feedback to patients and health care teams and arrange for follow-ups as required
Assist with administrative tasks related to grant and/or manuscript preparation
Prepare study case report forms and assemble packages of questionnaires
Organize mass mailings
Assist with advance preparation for audits and site visits
Conduct medical literature searches, maintaining literature databases and retrieving articles from the library
Develop and manage study databases
Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning
Phone subjects to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements
Obtain informed consent for questionnaire-based research
Explain questionnaires and arrange for subjects
Conduct telephone interviews
Conduct health chart reviews
Prepare and submit purchase requisitions and invoices
Initiate and maintain research charts
**Here's What You'll Need**
Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, social work and/or related field
3 to 5 years research experience is preferred
Certification as a clinical research assistant (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset
Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet and MEDLINE searches)
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity,



diversity and inclusion objectives
**Employment Type: Temporary 1.0 FTE one-year contract with modified benefits**
**#LI-DNI**
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe workplace that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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📌 Clinical Research Project Assistant - Department of Psychiatry (Toronto)
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