Research Institute Requisition Number : BRI00003846 Posted : October 21, 2026 Full-Time POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 75 hours / pay period, 1FTE SALARY SCALE: $35.13 to $40.06 per hour 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. Competitive health and dental benefits program Defined Pension Plan Wellness program and on-site gyms Employee and Family Assistance Programincluding Mental health support Professional development and learning opportunities Flexible work workplace 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 ( ) 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.
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English/French bilingualism is a strong asset. Bilingual candidates will be interviewed in both languages. 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 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 Work with investigator and team to ensure a timely drafting and submission of reports, publications, presentations and grants Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff and students as required Additional duties may be added as the projects progress.
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 ~ A love of writing ~ Excellent analytical and organizational skills,
including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment ~ 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. Outstanding employees may be invited to present research findings at national or international academic conferences ~ 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 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).
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📌 Research Coordinator 1 Bruyère Health RI_ Dr. Krystal Kehoe MacLeod (Ottawa)
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