Job Description
Description
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator within the Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. The Nephrology Research Group is a motivated team of researchers whose overall objective is to improve the health of patients living with or at risk of kidney and chronic diseases.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will be primarily responsible for coordinating research projects including but not limited to creating research management plans, progress reports, the submission and maintenance of ethics applications, applicable research agreements, and grant applications. This role will be accountable for recruiting and consenting participants, organizing all aspects of qualitative focus groups and interviews with patients and providers, as well as assistance with the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, the conduct of surveys/interviews and collecting and storing primary data. The position will also involve the conduct of knowledge synthesis in participating in systematic and scoping reviews, manuscript development and the presentation of study results.
The schedule may not be fixed days or set hours and may require flexible hours during the day and evenings to accommodate study and patient schedules.
Must have own transportation to be able to travel between study locations in the city as required.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Project Coordination:
• Responsible for delegated tasks related to research protocols (review, feasibility), ethics submissions (including but not limited to - applications, modifications, renewals, deviations, closures) and all research contract and vendor agreements
• Responsible for the successful coordination work of one or more simultaneous studies in accordance with protocols, applicable contracts, budget requirements, and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the research group, the University of Calgary, applicable regulatory bodies, and the research ethics board
• Evaluating and revising recruitment plans; completing ethics applications; study contract process functions; assisting with vendor contracts and maintaining electronic data base platform
• Assists in performing feasibility assessments of patient population and helps to analyze specific study protocol inclusion / exclusion criteria against standards of care at the site
• Assists with the development and revisions in the application and maintenance of study specific standard operating procedures (SOP's) and procedures related to research activities for each of the projects delegated to them
• Coordinates and cooperates with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, and external entities (i.e. Health Canada, FDA, Industry Sponsors) in compliance and monitoring efforts related to clinical trials
• Attends investigator meetings as required or requested by PI
• Demonstrates understanding and applicable training in the access, use and disclosure of personal and health related information in accordance with federal/provincial regulations, University of Calgary, Ethics boards, and Sponsoring agencies
• Knowledge and experience of various Cumming School of Medicine University department functions and AHS research administrative approval processes
• Monitor and maintain stock supplies of clinical trial study drug and clinical trial supplies applicable to each study/research protocol
Research Implementation, Conduct, Reporting, Analysis, Evaluation:
• Protocol evaluation and feasibility assessment
• Define implementation strategies, establish standard operating procedures (SOP's) and execute plans. Specifically, investigating/determining how to carry out the research project, then develop written processes specific to the protocol and then performing the work that is required to complete the project
• Implements study protocol, monitor daily study activity and updates investigators as appropriate
• Monitors enrolment goals and modifies recruitment strategies as necessary
• Serves as primary liaison between investigators, other healthcare professionals, and research participants
• Ensures that all research related activities are carried out in accordance with the established protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Provide one-on-one training/mentoring to clinical staff and/or researchers as required
• Is responsible for the proper use and understanding of applicable AHS data systems as required within the project
• Is responsible for reporting of adverse events according to the study protocol and in accordance with local ethics board
Qualifications / Requirements:
• Master's degree in relative area (e.g., epidemiology, health services research) required. RN or Nursing background considered an asset
• 5 years of related research experience in clinical trial research and have a satisfactory understanding of health care delivery in both community and acute care settings
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation considered as asset
• SPOR Pragmatic Clinical Trials certificate is an asset
• High level of effective time management, personal initiative, and teamwork
• Proven experience working with/on research protocols, ethics submissions, research agreements/contracts, financial reporting, project progress reporting, and scientific writing skills preferred
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, make decisions and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced team environment
• Must adhere to Alberta Health Services mandates as required (including vaccination)
• Working knowledge of Alberta health systems that may include knowledge of health informatics, Alberta privacy legislation and related AHS research agreement process, and Alberta Health Services Clinical Information System
• Ability to facilitate collaborative project management delivery across multidisciplinary departments within the University, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta Precision Laboratories as well as with other universities, research programs and private organizations
• Knowledge of the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board policies and procedures (applications, amendments, annual updates, reporting of adverse events in the Institutional Research Information Services Solution (IRISS))
• Working knowledge and experience with ICH-GCP requirements, HIA, PIPA, FOIP, TCPS2, HC Div5, and FDA regulations preferred
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistics and epidemiology, and knowledge synthesis
• Ability to facilitate nominal group technique meetings to gather diverse perspectives and insights
• Experience with the development, coordination, recruitment and moderating focus groups and in-depth interviews is an asset
• Skills in statistical software (Stata, SAS, or R preferable) and database management an asset
• Knowledge and/or experience with secondary data sources for research such as electronic medical records and administrative data an asset
• Understanding of electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the X Job Family, Phase X.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1+66, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse ****** orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator within the Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. The Nephrology Research Group is a motivated team of researchers whose overall objective is to improve the health of patients living with or at risk of kidney and chronic diseases.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will be primarily responsible for coordinating research projects including but not limited to creating research management plans, progress reports, the submission and maintenance of ethics applications, applicable research agreements, and grant applications. This role will be accountable for recruiting and consenting participants, organizing all aspects of qualitative focus groups and interviews with patients and providers, as well as assistance with the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, the conduct of surveys/interviews and collecting and storing primary data. The position will also involve the conduct of knowledge synthesis in participating in systematic and scoping reviews, manuscript development and the presentation of study results.
The schedule may not be fixed days or set hours and may require flexible hours during the day and evenings to accommodate study and patient schedules.
Must have own transportation to be able to travel between study locations in the city as required.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Project Coordination:
• Responsible for delegated tasks related to research protocols (review, feasibility), ethics submissions (including but not limited to - applications, modifications, renewals, deviations, closures) and all research contract and vendor agreements
• Responsible for the successful coordination work of one or more simultaneous studies in accordance with protocols, applicable contracts, budget requirements, and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the research group, the University of Calgary, applicable regulatory bodies, and the research ethics board
• Evaluating and revising recruitment plans; completing ethics applications; study contract process functions; assisting with vendor contracts and maintaining electronic data base platform
• Assists in performing feasibility assessments of patient population and helps to analyze specific study protocol inclusion / exclusion criteria against standards of care at the site
• Assists with the development and revisions in the application and maintenance of study specific standard operating procedures (SOP's) and procedures related to research activities for each of the projects delegated to them
• Coordinates and cooperates with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, and external entities (i.e. Health Canada, FDA, Industry Sponsors) in compliance and monitoring efforts related to clinical trials
• Attends investigator meetings as required or requested by PI
• Demonstrates understanding and applicable training in the access, use and disclosure of personal and health related information in accordance with federal/provincial regulations, University of Calgary, Ethics boards, and Sponsoring agencies
• Knowledge and experience of various Cumming School of Medicine University department functions and AHS research administrative approval processes
• Monitor and maintain stock supplies of clinical trial study drug and clinical trial supplies applicable to each study/research protocol
Research Implementation, Conduct, Reporting, Analysis, Evaluation:
• Protocol evaluation and feasibility assessment
• Define implementation strategies, establish standard operating procedures (SOP's) and execute plans. Specifically, investigating/determining how to carry out the research project, then develop written processes specific to the protocol and then performing the work that is required to complete the project
• Implements study protocol, monitor daily study activity and updates investigators as appropriate
• Monitors enrolment goals and modifies recruitment strategies as necessary
• Serves as primary liaison between investigators, other healthcare professionals, and research participants
• Ensures that all research related activities are carried out in accordance with the established protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Provide one-on-one training/mentoring to clinical staff and/or researchers as required
• Is responsible for the proper use and understanding of applicable AHS data systems as required within the project
• Is responsible for reporting of adverse events according to the study protocol and in accordance with local ethics board
Qualifications / Requirements:
• Master's degree in relative area (e.g., epidemiology, health services research) required. RN or Nursing background considered an asset
• 5 years of related research experience in clinical trial research and have a satisfactory understanding of health care delivery in both community and acute care settings
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation considered as asset
• SPOR Pragmatic Clinical Trials certificate is an asset
• High level of effective time management, personal initiative, and teamwork
• Proven experience working with/on research protocols, ethics submissions, research agreements/contracts, financial reporting, project progress reporting, and scientific writing skills preferred
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, make decisions and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced team environment
• Must adhere to Alberta Health Services mandates as required (including vaccination)
• Working knowledge of Alberta health systems that may include knowledge of health informatics, Alberta privacy legislation and related AHS research agreement process, and Alberta Health Services Clinical Information System
• Ability to facilitate collaborative project management delivery across multidisciplinary departments within the University, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta Precision Laboratories as well as with other universities, research programs and private organizations
• Knowledge of the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board policies and procedures (applications, amendments, annual updates, reporting of adverse events in the Institutional Research Information Services Solution (IRISS))
• Working knowledge and experience with ICH-GCP requirements, HIA, PIPA, FOIP, TCPS2, HC Div5, and FDA regulations preferred
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistics and epidemiology, and knowledge synthesis
• Ability to facilitate nominal group technique meetings to gather diverse perspectives and insights
• Experience with the development, coordination, recruitment and moderating focus groups and in-depth interviews is an asset
• Skills in statistical software (Stata, SAS, or R preferable) and database management an asset
• Knowledge and/or experience with secondary data sources for research such as electronic medical records and administrative data an asset
• Understanding of electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the X Job Family, Phase X.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1+66, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse ****** orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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