Staff - Non Union
M&P - AAPS
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A
Clinical Research Coordinator
PedGI Research Unit | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine
$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly
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June 1, 2026
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks
Job End Date
June 30, 2027
Note:
This position offers the possibility of renewal beyond one year.
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At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job/Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator provides research and support to advance the goals of preclinical, clinical, and translational research programs within the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at BC Children’s Hospital.
Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the role contributes to the planning, coordination, and execution of research and related activities, including study development and oversight, regulatory and ethics submissions, funding and contract processes, and project budget coordination. In addition, this position research documentation and dissemination activities, data and information management, and engagement with patient partners and knowledge translation initiatives.
This role is based in person at BC Children’s Hospital, with limited opportunity for remote work.
Organizational Status:
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is a provincial resource providing a broad range of health services to British Columbia’s pediatric population of over one million individuals. The division has a diverse research portfolio representing multiple subspecialty areas, and faculty members comprising of a research chair as well as fourteen physicians. Recognized for our basic science and clinical research programs, current research strengths have focused on host defense, clinical epidemiology, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease.
Reporting to the GI division’s research leadership team as well as the division head, this research position will work closely with our UBC, BCCHRI and PHSA staff, clinicians, researchers, trainees, and partners as we further develop and grow the research program.
Major Responsibilities:
Program Coordination and Operational Leadership
Leads the end-to-end delivery of research projects and knowledge translation of the products of this research, ensuring milestones and targets are met,
Collaborates with the research team and partners to implement research projects, including developing detailed work plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), consent forms, recruitment documents, REDCap databases, and surveys, to support meeting the objectives of the research project throughout its lifecycle stages findings
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Oversight
Manages ethics applications, amendments, and renewals; liaising with ethics boards, and ensuring full compliance with guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
Oversees research data and related materials in alignment with ethical standards and record management processes
Manages data and biospecimen handling, transfers, and confidentiality in accordance with approved protocols and regulations
Collaborates with sponsors and healthcare staff to ensure readiness for regulatory audits, inspections, and resolution of findings
Clinical Research and Operations Management
Manages workflow and data collection to ensure high quality data collection, tracking and management
Oversees the standards for recruitment, facilitates screening and informed consent of participants, and responds to inquiries related to on-going research
Oversees literature review activities to support study design, contextual analysis, and research reporting
Leads orientation and training sessions in relation to data collection, data management, data analysis, and preparation of reports
Financial and Team Stewardship
Oversees the financial administration for research projects, including budget development
Facilitates preparation of research grants, manuscripts, presentations, posters, reports and newsletters
Designs and facilitates processes for communication and collaboration to support the research team and study sites
Onboard, train, and provides oversight of research students, research assistants, and volunteers
Manages research staffing processes, including development of role descriptions, coordination of recruitment processes, and assessment of candidates in collaboration with hiring leads
Performs other related duties as required
It is expected that additional training may be required for some aspects of the work, and appropriate training will be provided as needed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement:
This research position requires the exercise of professional judgment, ethical guidance, and initiative in the conduct of various research projects. The ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgment is essential; and all work may be subject to review by the principal investigators and the GI division’s research leadership team. Failure to plan or follow up on initiatives and poor judgment or errors would have an adverse effect on the research productivity and operational management of the projects. An error within the realm of a research study may result in biased or incomplete data and skewed study results.
This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, and accuracy. Failure to act in a professional, tactful manner would have an adverse effect on the division, partner and community relations. Inadequate documentation, organization, communication, and planning may adversely affect the reputation of the division, and the credibility of individual investigators.
Supervision Received:
This research position will work under the guidance and direction of the GI division’s research leadership team as well as the division head. With appropriate autonomy, this research position will work collaboratively in performing defined duties from broad objectives and will alert the principal investigators to any unusual situations and problems as they arise or are anticipated. The principal investigators and the GI division’s research leadership team will provide training and ongoing consultation to support this position as needed.
Supervision Given:
This position will work closely with UBC, BCCHRI & PHSA staff and consultants, research personnel and students. This research position may include oversight and training of students, research assistants and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year of experience working in clinical research.
Minimum of one year of experience working in clinical research
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications at an intermediate level
Experience with REDCap and UBC RISe system for research ethics protocols is an asset
Familiarity with UBC admin procedures, financial policies and Workday system is an asset
Ability to take and transcribe accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items with ease
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately
Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters
