Clinical Research and Trials Coordinator – BC Cancer – Vancouver

Clinical Research and Trials Coordinator

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Effective December 6, 2024, as negotiated in the latest collective agreement, a classification system will be implemented for the HSPBA roles in PHSA, effectively transitioning to a profile-based system. As a result, it may have impact to this job posting’s job title, job description, and wage range.

For a specific trial or project, the Clinical Research and Trials Coordinator (CRTC) receives direction from the Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator, Manager, or designate to perform and organize special work assignments and projects.

The CRTC participates as a part of an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the coordination of clinical trial activities to ensure that the objectives of the clinical trial are met. The CRTC organizes special projects related to the clinical trial, drafts grant applications for review, and, in collaboration with the Clinical Trials team, maintains research activities, determines the data requirements and coordinates the data capture activities of the clinical trial. In collaboration with the Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator, Manager, or designate, the CRTC assists with preparing documentation required for ethics review and organizes relevant material required for internal and external audits and inspections.

The CRTC collects, analyses, and interprets data for a variety of research activities, including resource requirements, and providing updates to the Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator, Manager or designate. The CRTC assists in pilot study design and funding applications to various granting bodies and writes status reports for grant funders and sponsors.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate, organize and perform special work assignment and project, including chart reviews, database development and surveys, to ensure the objectives of the assignments/projects are met as directed by the Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator, Manager or designate.
• Participate in preparing grant applications to a variety of internal opportunities and external grant funding agencies by coordinating meetings with investigators, drafting the application, researching literature that outline the objective and background, methodology and evaluation criteria of the trial to be approved by Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator and Clinical Trial Team.
• Maintain a clinical research program directory, requests regular updates from Principal Investigators for existing entries and adds new study entries.
• Prepare, organizes and maintains clinical trial research activities and assists the Qualified Investigator/Principal Investigator, Manager or designate with financial tasks for trials or research studies in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Unit.
• Respond to research cancer patient referrals, connects with patients by phone or in-person to assess their consent status, and consents patients for research studies.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Trials Team, determine the data requirements for specific projects, coordinate the data capture activities and captures the clinical trials data according to the study protocol or project specifications.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s of Biology or Physiology degree or other relevant healthcare discipline
• Minimum of one (1) years’ recent experience in an application leadership role

You have:

• Relevant clinical research knowledge
• Computer skills, including the ability to work in an intermediate Microsoft Office environment utilizing a wide variety of software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• 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).
• 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: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $36.59 – $45.66 per hour.

Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 08:00-16:00/ 08:30-16:30
Requisition Number: 175621E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BCC 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 BCC 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.

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