The Odette Cancer Center (OCC) Clinical Research program is part of Sunnybrook Research Institute’s (SRI) ongoing commitment to participate in innovative and high quality clinical research.

Within OCC Clinical Research, the Clinical Trials Manager, Operations Manager, and Budget & Operations Coordinator, work with 35+ physicians actively participating in clinical research and 55+ OCC clinical research disease site-specific staff. Our program is comprised of 12 disease site groups; Breast, CNS, NETS, GI, GU medical, GU radiation, Gynecology, Head & Neck, Hematology, Lung, Melanoma and Early Phase I-II trials; as well as the pan-Canadian initiative, Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN).

The goal of this position is to assist the Hematology Oncology Disease Site Group with the maintenance of their active oncology clinical research studies, databases, and trials. This position is for a full-time position working weekdays in office at Sunnybrook, Bayview campus. This position is entitled to health benefits plan, pension, and paid time off/sick days. The CRA I will report to the team Physician Site Lead, team Supervisor, and PIs. The CRA I may also work closely with an interdisciplinary team including the Clinical Trials Manager, Operations Manager, and all other OCC Clinical Research Program staff.

Primary Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Consenting patients, reviewing trial eligibility criteria and medical records

Applying clinical trial protocol requirements into patient & data activities such as documenting medical history, medications and adverse events from patients; reporting Serious Adverse Events

Scheduling and conducting patient appointments, completing qualify of life questionnaires with patients

Conducting measurements on patients including vital signs, ECGs, height/weight measurements





Requesting, handling, and/or processing laboratory specimens (blood, urine, tissue)

Data entry and resolving sponsor queries

Supporting the activation activities of current clinical trials and the closure of completed trials

Understanding requirements of ethics review process and supporting in submissions and documentation updates

Communication with various hospitals and health service facilities to obtain medical information

Maintaining documentation as part of the trial master file, creating source documents

Scheduling and participating in monitoring visits, sponsor audit visits

Communication with internal hospital departments or liaising with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Sponsors/Trial Lead hospitals

Tracking trial metrics, and other research-related activities within the needs of the team

The successful candidate will be an eager team player who meets the following qualifications/skills:
Research Qualifications/Skills

Requires the successful minimum completion of a Community College Diploma/Certificate or University Degree in a health related discipline

A minimum of 2-3 years of related professional or practical experience, including at least 1 year in clinical research, or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience; Health Canada-regulated oncology clinical trial experience an asset

SoCRA/CCRP certification an asset

In-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines,



Good Clinical Practice, and transportation of dangerous goods

Proven experience in processing and shipping blood samples

Experience in the informed consent process and working directly with research participants

Ability to understand and apply clinical trial protocols and laboratory manuals

Knowledge of the ethics review process

Strong working capability of MS Office and ability to quickly adapt to new online systems and applications, accurately entering data, and resolving queries (EDC databases, document portals)

Experience maintaining clinical trial documentation in a Trial Master File, creating source documentation

Experience in patient-facing communication, including obtaining AE/SAE or other trial-related medical information

Familiarity with medical terminology or experience reviewing patient health records

Interpersonal Qualifications/Skills

Well-developed organizational and time management skills

Excellent team work with a strong "can-do" attitude to build working relationships

Excellent oral and written communication skills; using skilled communication tactics across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Ability to follow verbal instruction, written procedures, and apply trainings in practice

Demonstrated accurate and efficient work habits with close attention to detail and high quality of work

Solid analytical skills and ability to apply critical thinking for problem solvingReliable attendance and punctuality

Strong accountability for independent workload

Demonstrated professional behaviours and ethical integrity

Strong cultural competency and ability to work respectfully in diverse team environments

Last day for applications: Until Filled

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📌 Clinical Research Associate I (SRI) - Odette Cancer Centre Clinical Trials - Regular Full-Time 2026- (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook
📍 Ontario