Job Category: Research Institute

Requisition Number: BRI00003846

- Posted : October 21, 2026
- Full-Time
- Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

POSITION TYPE: Full time, 75 hours / pay period, 1FTE

SALARY SCALE: $35.13 to $40.06 per hour

CLOSING DATE: 2026-11-04*

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?

- 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 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. Th

📌 Research Coordinator 1 Bruyère Health RI_ Dr. Krystal Kehoe MacLeod (Ahuntsic)
🏢 Bri]
📍 Ahuntsic