The Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Coordinator professional to assist with the coordination and execution of research activities, as part of Arthritis Society Canada’s Newborn Arthritis Prevention Screening (NAPS) Project. Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations & Implementation, this role involves working closely with research teams, principal investigators, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth management of research documentation, ethics applications, scheduling, and data organization.
What We Do:
Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and there is no cure.
Why Join Us:
A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action and drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our work to create transformational change. We are united, transformative and impactful culture. Our people are essential to our efforts and we will empower you to be successful in your role. We are honored to be a 2022-2024 (and 2019-2021!) Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures winner, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.
Our Team:
Our mission team is comprised of professionals nationwide in the areas of research, advocacy, innovation, and information and support. We are Canada’s largest charitable funder of arthritis research, helping spark new ideas and igniting careers to improve care for people today, and to find a cure for people tomorrow. Together with our fierce volunteers, we are fighting the fire of arthritis by advocating to all levels of government about pressing policy issues affecting the six million Canadians living with arthritis coast to coast to coast. We are investing in breakthrough, high-risk, high-reward research, collaborating on social impact projects to create transformational health change, and accelerating the success of innovators by getting their solutions to those that need them most. To help people with arthritis flourish and empower their care networks to support them, we are creating patient-centered, evidence-based information resources and developing critical programs.
Key Accountabilities:
Administrative Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the research team, including scheduling meetings, managing emails, and coordinating communications.
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and research documentation.
- Maintain and update research project records, ensuring compliance with institutional and funding guidelines.
Research Coordination:
- Manage research-related correspondence with collaborators, institutions, and funding agencies.
- Organize and maintain research materials, ensuring accessibility and proper documentation.
Data & Financial Management:
- Assist with financial tracking, including budget reconciliation, expense reporting.
- Coordinate research purchases, invoices, and reimbursements as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including research participants, community partners, and funding agencies.
- Assist in drafting and distributing research-related communications and newsletters.
- Support the organization of research events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, business administration, research administration) preferred.
- Experience in administrative or research support roles, preferably in an academic or healthcare setting.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and research management software. Experience using ARISE, PeopleSoft Applications, RedCap, UAPPOL is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
- Familiarity with research ethics and funding applications is an asset.
Working Conditions:
- This is a temporary and part-time role, working fourteen (14) hours weekly (throughout the week, based on operational needs), with an expected end date of March 31, 2027.
- Per the unique nature of this role, you will work mainly remotely but, at times, from office space in the University of Alberta (Edmonton).
Apply Now:
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by May 16, 2025. We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested in a different role or know someone that would be a great fit for our team? We are creating an organization that is an exceptional place to work and volunteer. You are encouraged to visit our official careers site at www.arthritis.ca/careers where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada, and learn more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!