JOB DESCRIPTION
Posting #RI-26-052Posting Period – October 30 to November 13, 2026TITLE: Research NavigatorOffice of Research ServicesExisting VacancyTERM: Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE) – leave coverage for 15 months

SALARY:
$41.33 – 48.00 per hour, Will be commensurate with skills and experienceREPORTS TO: Director, Research OperationsThe Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc. (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated research institute of the University of Ottawa.
We respectfully acknowledge that CHEO RI is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek People, who have lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial. We honour their enduring presence and the ways their culture and stewardship have shaped and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also recognizes and values the historic and ongoing contributions of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
CHEO is a deeply trusted institution and workplace, widely regarded as a cornerstone of our community. CHEO RI advances this legacy by generating new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in delivering world‐class care to children and youth. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent and innovative technologies to pursue life‐changing research for every child, youth, and family in our community and beyond.CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a Research Navigator.The Research Navigator serves as a key resource for CHEO RI researchers and their teams, helping them navigate the complex research setting. The Research Navigator provides knowledge, guidance, and operational support to ensure regulatory compliance, facilitate Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions,



support industry budget negotiations, assist with contracts and human resources requirements, and address study start up needs. The role also supports the Clinical Trials Access Core and works closely with the Clinical Investigation Unit to facilitate the planning and delivery of clinical research activities. In addition, the Research Navigator provides project and operational support to the Director of Research Operations, contributing to special projects, process improvement initiatives, and enterprise-wide activities that enhance research operations and advance the strategic priorities of the CHEO RI.RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the general supervision of the Director, Research Operations, the Research Navigator will:
* Act as a primary resource for researchers and research staff navigating the CHEO RI research workplace, with a focus on study start up, regulatory requirements, and institutional processes.
* Support and provide guidance to new researchers establishing research programs at CHEO RI.
* Provide guidance and assistance to researchers and research staff with research agreements, Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, Health Canada submissions, and other regulatory requirements.
* Liaise with internal departments, institutional stakeholders, and research service cores to facilitate efficient study activation and project progression.
* Assist in the review, development,



and negotiation of research budgets on behalf of researchers and the Institute.
* Support researchers and research staff applying to Health Canada by answering questions, providing templates and tools, reviewing Clinical Trial Applications for completeness, and assisting with the development of essential documents.
* Ensure researchers have the required infrastructure, processes, and documentation in place prior to clinical trial start up in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements and institutional procedures.
* Support the Quality Assurance Office and research teams in preparation for and response to regulatory inspections, audits, and monitoring activities.
* Support the Clinical Trials Access Core and work collaboratively with the Clinical Investigation Unit to facilitate efficient and compliant clinical research operations.
* Support the RareKids-CAN Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network to enhance child and family centered research, clinical trial, and educational capabilities with a focus on rare diseases.
* Monitor and support CHEO RI's Institutional Approval Program and related study activation processes.
* Coordinate and support the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational metrics, including study start up timelines and other key performance indicators, to inform quality improvement initiatives.
* Provide operational, project management, and administrative support to the Director, Research Operations on strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and special projects.
* Participate in and support enterprise-wide initiatives, process improvement activities, and organizational projects designed to strengthen research operations and improve service delivery across the CHEO

📌 Research Navigator | Temporary Full Time (Ottawa)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa