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Coordinator, Research Data Management, Research Informatics
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
The Coordinator, Research Data Management performs a variety of duties related to the support and maintenance of the electronic research data platform. Responsibilities includes providing training to ensure that clients are able to fully utilize the functionality of an electronic data management system, and providing ongoing training and support throughout the life of projects. The Coordinator, Research Data Management works closely with the Lead, Research Data Management to ensure research tools are maintained and supported to organizational standards.
What you’ll do
- Provides front-line problem resolution to end users by investigating first line issues and taking corrective action. Answers application utilization questions and inquiries and provides resolutions via telephone, in person or by electronic mail. Escalates more complex issues as required.
- Performs a variety of operational tasks related to the research data platform including creating user accounts, performing new project setups and completing case report forms.
- Provides system users with electronic data management system orientation and training sessions, based on the Data Management Plan. Updates personnel training records.
- Maintains training material, ensuring that it is up-to-date and provide reference materials, on-line tutorials, promotional materials and presentations to system users.
- Maintains ongoing communication with users, data management team and technical support staff to ensure that information is exchanged regarding system upgrades, re-occurring problems and training issues.
- Works closely with the Lead, Data Management to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Prepares reports and regulatory documents and distributes to external individuals and/or groups as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Qualifications
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business discipline
- One (1) to three (3) years of recent related experience, preferably in a research environment.
Will have the ability to
- Demonstrated experience in MS Office and a high degree of competency with Excel and Word.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent troubleshooting and organizational skills as well as great attention to detail.
- Expertise in technical documentation.
- Capable of identifying problems and developing creative solutions.
- To work under pressure with a diverse group of people, policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (until December 18, 2023)
Salary Range: $54,429 – $78,241 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 09:00-17:00
Requisition # 137729
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
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