Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE  

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time

Duration (if contract)  :3 years  subject to change as per Management Rights
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/ week, Monday – Friday; with some flexibility as required - subject to change as per Management Rights

Start date: Position available immediately, start date to be discussed
Location: Humber River Health –  Hennick Humber Health  formerly Wilson Site Toronto
Labour Group: Non Union

Hourly Rate $49.91- $62.43
Reporting Relationship: Research Chair, Primary Care & Population Health Systems   (subject to change)

THE BASICS

Are you excited by the thought of shaping the future of healthcare in Canada? Do you want to join a growing team which aims to make transformative changes to the healthcare system? We are looking for a Research Associate to join the team and help contribute to an incredible research environment.

Under the leadership of the Research Chair in Primary Care and Population Health Systems, our research team was recently awarded a 3-year CIHR Team Grant to investigate public health system responses during the opioid crisis. Your role will be to support the Research Chair in managing the day-to-day operations of the grant, apply your scientific expertise to co-lead research projects aligning with the grant objectives, and participate in other research projects within the Research Chair portfolio. We are looking for someone who is passionate about achieving transformative health outcomes, enjoys working within a dynamic and distributed team environment, and is eager to engage in rigorous, high quality population health science.

Job summary: To provide ongoing management of a 3-year CIHR funded team grant, consult on the design and execution of research studies; lead the collection and analysis of research data; provide scientific expertise on research projects; help develop an academic culture; and build research capacity.

We look forward to hearing from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Make significant contributions to the execution of research studies to answer questions and solve complex research problems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on various research projects (i.e., public health systems, substance use and the opioid crisis, policy analysis, qualitative research).
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise, and interpret publicly available documents.
• Develop, review, and evaluate research protocols, including their feasibility and alignment with grant objectives.
• Work with the Research Chair, the research team, and relevant co-investigators to identify additional research opportunities and to turn them into well-designed research studies.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative research data.
• Serve as a liaison between research team and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on study objectives and research outputs.
• Lead/assist in the preparation of applications for grant funding.
• Lead/assist in the writing of manuscripts for submission to academic journals.
• Present research results to stakeholder groups and at academic conferences.
• Develop educational and training workshops on specific research topics and methods.
• Provide support for trainees (postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate students), research volunteers, and junior research support staff.

WHY YOU WANT TO BE HERE

• We’re a growing team looking to lead in health services, policy, and population health research in Canada.
• You’ll join one of the most forward-thinking digital hospitals in the country and part of the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network.
• You’ll work closely with a large array of team members across the country.

WHO YOU ARE

• Graduate degree: PhD in public health, epidemiology, health services, health policy, or related research fields.
• Required:
  • Managing multiple research projects and teams of various scopes and sizes (5 years)
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Experience with reference management software
  • Knowledge & applied experience in research best practices
  • Expertise in qualitative research, policy analysis, stakeholder interviews, and evidence synthesis
  • Strong scientific writing skills
  • Experience writing as first author in peer-reviewed, scientific journals
  • Understanding of public and population health systems in Canada and of the opioid crisis
  • Experience with executing research studies in the areas of public health, chronic pain, mental health, and/or substance use
  • Collaborative, interpersonal, creative, committed to research integrity, leadership, diplomacy
  • Strong organizational skills, and experience managing project timelines and meeting research milestones
  • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with research participants, project investigators, all levels of management and leadership staff, and other interest-holders involved in the research process
• Preferred:
  • Post-doctoral experience in public health systems, opioid crisis, and/or substance use research
  • Expertise in administrative data sets, electronic medical record data, and/or other big data sets
  • Strong data management and analytical skills
  • Expertise in clinical trials, and / or observational studies using administrative data

HOW TO APPLY - READ CAREFULLY

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested, please submit a single PDF file with all the following components:

1. Cover letter describing your experience, research interests, and why you’d be perfect in this role.
2. Academic CV.

Upload this single PDF file where our recruiting system instructs you to upload your resume (except you’ll have the cover letter in there too).

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

 We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

 As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

 Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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