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Job Requisition ID:2026-03375Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:GovernanceEmployment Type:TemporaryDepartment:Office of the Vice-President, Research and International
- Research Ethics IIHiring Range:$73,695.42
- $92,119.28Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term: 14 monthsThe internal posting deadline for this position is October 29, 2026 at 11:59PMThis position is being offered as a secondment or temporary contract.

Job Description
Primary PurposeThe Research Ethics Advisor (REA) serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Research Ethics (ORE) and the researcher and his/her research team. The REA is responsible for facilitating the research ethics submission and review process and overseeing the effectiveness and efficiency of the online ethics review system. The REA ensures that the daily operations comply with internal and external requirements. The REA roles support the four research ethics review committees and two advisory committees along with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., researchers, government agencies, accreditation committees/auditors, faculty/department and other administrative staff) regarding the requirements for and outcomes of the ethics review of proposed research. The REA is responsible for developing reports and tracking required information to establish performance metrics for the ORE.




Key AccountabilitiesFacilitate and conduct ethical analysis of researchPoint persons for all inquiries and questions regarding research compliance obligations including the requirements and processes involved with obtaining and maintaining ethics clearance.
Provides consultation to faculty, student and staff researchers regarding the ethics review process and the required ethical obligations according to institutional, national and provincial requirements and guidelinesConducts delegated review of specified minimal risk ethics applicationsReviews revisions of designated research ethics applications to ensure the reviewers’ comments have been addressed, meet the required ethical requirements and guidelines, and recommend approval for the research to proceedReviews amendments/modifications of protocols/ethics applications to assess risk level and recommend approval for the change to be made to the researchPromptly and effectively respond to all telephone, mail, and email/web inquiries and questions from faculty, staff, students from any of the six faculties, affiliated Colleges or research institutes, including non-Waterloo researchers or partners regarding research compliance including the ethics review process and administrative requirementsProvides advice and assistance about Waterloo’s research ethics process, guidelines,



policies and other information as needed by relaying it clearly and accuratelyInterprets international, federal, provincial, and institutional policies and procedures as it related to Waterloo’s ethics review process and communicate these policies and procedures to researchers, staff, and studentsMaintains professionalism at all times in conflict situations; use interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and delicate situations and cases (e.g., where research grant support is conditional upon ethics clearance or when an application is time-sensitive or in need of review by multiple offices/levels (e.g., Safety Office)Develops and maintains positive working relationships directly with researchers and ethics committee and advisory committee members to build credibility and encourage proactive discussions and anticipatory analysis of ethical issues in the application undergoing reviewMakes recommendations to supervisor on ways to clarify ethical research compliance requirements then draft current guidelines or standard operating procedures that interpret these compliance requirements for Waterloo researchers for review by managersUnique to the REA for human research:Establishes, recruits, trains, and monitors the quality, and day to day operations and ethical reviews of the course-based research Delegated Ethics Review Committee according to the terms of referenceUnique to the REA for animal research:Oversees the coordination of the post-approval monitoring program in collaboration with the Senior Animal Health Technician – PAMCoordinates Animal Care Committee (ACC) tours and inspections by Consulting Veterinarian, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) including the maintenance of records, distribution of reports associated with

📌 Research Ethics Advisor (London)
🏢 University-of-Waterlo
📍 London