Qualitative Research jobs in Toronto, ON

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Research Coordinator III, Research & Innovation
We are looking for a Research Coordinator to support a body of research within North York General’s Research & Innovation unit. The successful candidate will support multiple research projects of the Knowledge Translation and Implementation Research Program at North York General. These include a multi-phase research program focused on digital health, implementation science, knowledge syntheses, injury prevention and workplace health, and health equity for high-priority and underserved middle-aged adult and older adult populations. The ideal candidate will have experience in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies, as well as evidence syntheses (e.g., scoping reviews, systematic reviews, and realist reviews). You bring several years of progressive research experience, demonstrating a track record of independence, cross-functional collaboration, resilience, and innovative thinking. You have excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to acquire new knowledge and skills, and to apply them successfully. You will also have superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, flexibility to adapt to changing workloads, and excellent personal and program time/detail management skills. You will work in close collaboration with the research team, public/patient partners, partner organizations, research networks, communities and various internal and external interest-holders. As such, communication and collaborative skills are a must. You will work with the Research Chair in Knowledge Translation and Implementation at North York General and Scientific Leads, supporting studies across the full spectrum of research activities, including protocol development, recruitment, study materials development, data collection, data analysis, data syntheses, and knowledge mobilization. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated research coordinator to make a practical contribution to improving the understanding of injury prevention, workplace health, chronic non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, social frailty, older adult wellness, and patient engagement across priority populations, and to support the advancement of the science of knowledge mobilization and implementation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.

On a practical level, you will

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or relevant disciplines (e.g., health services/systems research, public health, implementation science, rehabilitation science, or related field). Master of Science preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive research experience, including in quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and knowledge syntheses (i.e., scoping reviews and systematic reviews); your experience also demonstrates your ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, adapt to challenges, and drive innovation with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting knowledge syntheses in accordance with established guidance, specifically the Cochrane Collaboration and JBI methodologies, would be a strong asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent research projects under tight competing deadlines, and skilled at prioritizing tasks across overlapping timelines.
• Solid understanding of implementation science and knowledge mobilization practice, with demonstrated experience in supporting the creation of knowledge products for the tailored translation of information for various audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to the consideration and adoption of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all research.
• Experience in digital environments and with relevant analytic and data management tools (e.g., NVivo, R/Stata/SAS, REDCap, COVIDENCE).
• Experience with digital health, co-design, or human-centred design approaches is a strong asset.
• This position requires and supports intellectual input, decision-making, and maintenance of robust communications and collaborations with core and study team members, knowledge users, and interests-holders.

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 of 12 months with 8-hour shifts, Day shifts in the Research and Innovation Department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package, which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

#INDHP
#LHI-BR1

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.