POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 75 hours / pay period, 1FTE SALARY SCALE: $35.13 to $40.06 per hour CLOSING DATE: 2026-11-04
* Why should you join Bruyère Health RI? The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.

What we offer
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• Competitive health and dental benefits program
• 3 weeks' vacation, 10 sick days, 2 float days
• Defined Pension Plan
• Wellness program and in office gyms
• Employee perks program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible work environment Summary of the role We are currently seeking a driven and curious full-time Research Coordinator I (RC) position to join Dr. Krystal Kehoe MacLeod’s team at the Centre for Care Access and Equity Research (www.ccaeresearch.ca) at the Bruyère Health Research Institute. CCAER conducts research on food insecurity, culturally relevant food and nutrition, health equity, and healthy aging. Interest and experience in these subject areas are desired. Candidates must demonstrate work or volunteer experience with qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, field work, etc.). Experience with mixed or quantitative methods is an asset. Very strong writing skills and a love of composing and editing research papers are essential to this position. The successful candidate will be flexible and able to multitask and adapt. Given the significant collaboration with community partners, professionalism, diplomacy, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are critical. We are seeking an individual who is personable, empathetic, and collaborative, with a genuine passion for building relationships and working closely with diverse stakeholders. It is a hybrid position where the successful candidate must be available to work on site at clinical or field locations in the Greater Ottawa Area as well as at home. Travel within Canada to conduct field work is a requirement of the position. In the current stage of the projects, candidates can expect to coordinate and participate in a minimum of three week-long site visits during 2027 and additional mandatory field work in 2028 and beyond as the projects progress. Active English/French bilingualism is a strong asset. Bilingual candidates will be interviewed in both languages. Main duties and responsibilities Logistics
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the research project with general supervision
• Coordinate logistics for the research project, including facilitate meetings, establish project schedules, timelines, and resources
• Assist with detailed planning,



execution and monitoring of programmatic issues including: schedules, progress, coordination, deliverables, milestones and contracts Financial Planning and Tracking
• Assist with the creation and justification of budgets based on grant contents
• Track and reconcile expenses against budget and projections of future expenses
• Assist with financial projections
• Draft service contracts and requisitions Other Research Support
• Organize and engage in field work to collect and analyze data
• Provide support on the development and implementation of knowledge transfer
• Correspond with external stakeholders and investigators
• Work with investigator and team to ensure a timely drafting and submission of reports, publications, presentations and grants Human Resources
• Assist with recruitment of staff and students as required
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff and students as required This

job description
is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as the projects progress. Required Qualifications and Competencies
• Fluent in French and English, an asset
• A university degree in health equity, public policy, public health, health promotion, or a related discipline. Master’s degree, an asset
• An interest in health research, community-based research, and community engagement
• 2+ years’ relevant leadership and/or project coordination experience
• Strong attention to detail
• A love of writing
• Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment
• The CCAER team is based in Ottawa. The position requires a hybrid working environment in Ottawa. The applicant must be available to conduct in-person data collection, attend meetings, and engage in knowledge sharing and partnership building in Ottawa as part of their regular duties
• The applicant must also have the interest and availability to travel within Canada multiple times per year to visit partner communities, do field work to collect data, and attend in-person meetings. This is a mandatory requirement of the position
• Outstanding employees may be invited to present research findings at national or international academic conferences Additional Competencies




• Ability to be highly productive in a multi-cultural, fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping project phases and meet deadlines
• Interest in working as part of a cohesive, values-driven team to achieve a shared mission to improve access to culturally informed health and social care with a focus on challenging the social, structural, and systemic inequities faced by underserved communities About Bruyère Health RI Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity). Additional Information *Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy. All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application. Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04
- Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information. Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The next step is yours, apply now

📌 Research Coordinator 1 Bruyère Health RI_ Dr. Krystal Kehoe MacLeod (Ottawa)
🏢 Bruyère Health Research Institute
📍 Ottawa