EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Women’s College Hospital is a world leader in women’s health and Ontario’s only stand-alone
academic ambulatory care facility. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will
want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new
thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College
Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of
daily practice.
An exciting Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract) opportunity as a Research Assistant exists in
the Osteoporosis Research Program, reporting to the Research Associate.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
The Research Assistant will act as an integral team member of the Multidisciplinary Osteoporosis
Research Program, directed by Clinician Scientist Dr. Sophie A. Jamal. The Research Assistant will
report directly to the team’s Research Associate, and will be responsible for assisting with the day-today management of a large Randomized Controlled Trial, as well as completing administrative tasks
for the Clinician Scientist.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Research (40%)
o Making monthly patient follow up calls
o Booking and confirming appointments
o Assisting with patient visits
o Dispensing study medications
o Maintaining an inventory of study supplies
o Entering data and maintaining spreadsheets
o Conducting literature searches
Administrative (60%)
o Assisting in document preparation (i.e. editing, proofreading and formatting manuscripts
and grants)
o Updating the Clinician Scientist’s Curriculum Vitae & Teaching Dossier
o Preparing Teaching Activity and Department of Medicine Reports
o Coordinating the Clinician Scientist’s schedule (i.e. making travel & meeting
arrangements, updating personal organizer)
o Making photocopies, sending faxes and assisting with other office duties
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications/Skills:
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University or College education preferred and experience in an academic research based
environment an asset
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Strong knowledge in internet-based research and well developed skills using Microsoft Office
Ability to work well in a deadline-oriented and team-based environment
Strong multi-tasking, time and project management skills
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate
principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.
If you feel that you qualify for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Celeste Hamilton MSc
Research Associate, Multidisciplinary Osteoporosis Research Program
celeste.hamilton@wchospital.ca
We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants who are selected to be
interviewed will be contacted.
Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is an
equal opportunity employer.