North York General Hospital Looking for Research Assistant – Cancer Care, FTT (J0924-0402) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Research Assistant, Cancer Care Your goal in this position is to provide assistance, organization and administrative support to research projects at a basic level. You have excellent communication (verbal/written), organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills. You have the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload. You are also able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility is required for work beyond the job description at times as work demands. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families. The Research Assistant will be working in the Compassionate Conversations for Chinese Immigrants with Serious Illness Trial, led by Dr. Zhimeng Jia (Clinician-investigator at LTRI). The Research Assistant plays an integral role in the investigation of culturally tailored palliative care communication for Chinese immigrant patients admitted to the Hospital.

On a practical level, you will

• Collect, record and process data
• Interview/screen study participants, as applicable
• Perform transcription of recorded interviews, as applicable
• Perform literature searches
• Interact with numerous departments throughout the hospital
• Interact with various stakeholders, such as research team members and study participants
• Schedule appointments for research studies, including research team meetings
• Perform general office duties
• Assist with other duties as needed, and as they arise

Qualifications

• Graduate of community college or relevant experience
• A minimum of one year of recent and related experience in or familiarity with a research environment in palliative care setting preferred
• Meets the institutional requirements for clinical interpretation in Mandarin (Have completed a 70 hour language interpreter training program or an interpretation diploma / degree from an accredited university or college – e.g. LITP or LITC; Completed ILSAT or CILSAT; Have thorough knowledge of and adhere to the Code of Conduct for interpreters; Experience interpreting in a healthcare setting; Medical Terminology course/s; Participate in ongoing professional development) preferred
• Proficiency with NVIVO preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
• Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position
• Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing
• Able to keep written records
• Able to understand written and verbal directions
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Temporary Position (10 weeks contract) with 8 hour shifts, Days, in the Cancer care Department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDO

How To Apply

Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.