Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii),



OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Monday to Friday; days.

This positions is temporary until September 2027.

Under the general supervision of the Manager and Pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant performs gross examining, describing, dissecting and sampling of Surgical Gross Specimens along with other supportive functions in the area. All primary functions are performed under the direction of a pathologist. Additionally you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development and research activities.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) serves more than 1.7 million people in Central West Ontario. The JHCC includes the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), an academic cancer center seeing more than 7500 current cancer patients each year. The JCC provides consultation and specialized assessment, treatment, follow-up and urgent care for cancer patients.

Services include comprehensive programs in systemic and radiation therapy, surgical oncology, malignant hematology and supportive care. Affiliated with McMaster University in Hamilton, the JHCC is one of Canada’s largest research and teaching cancer facilities.

The Clinical Trials enterprise at the JCC is an internationally recognized oncology research program dedicated to advancing cancer research through the conduct of phase I to IV clinical trials across all disease sites.



Clinical trials personnel are integral members of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and support staff to ensure comprehensive patient care and research integrity. Known for our early adoption of best practices, the program continually integrates innovative methodologies and technologies to enhance the quality of clinical trials conduct.

By streamlining the activation of new studies, and facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research, the JCC Clinical Trials enterprise stands at the forefront of cancer research committed to improving patient outcomes and making significant contributions in the fight against cancer.

- Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related discipline required
- Clinical Research Graduate Certificate preferred
- Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SoCRA or ACRP) an asset
- 1-2 years previous related experience; Clinical research experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, Health Canada Food and Drug Regulations, and Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS-2)
- Basic knowledge of clinical research principles, practices, and processes related to project management, study coordination, regulatory requirements, data collection and reporting
- Highly proficient computer skills
- Experience using electronic health records and data management software applications preferred
- Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines and flexible when priorities change
- Ability to push/pull carts with patient charts/case reports
- Follows health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace for self and others

📌 Clinical Research Associate (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario