Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4
Job Title
CAPACITY Research Assistant
Department
Amed Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 5, 2025
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Aug 31, 2026
This hybrid position will require in person time at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute.
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
Note: Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The research assistant (RA) will support the principal investigator, co-investigators, and research personnel of the Canadian Pediatric Diabetes Consortium (CAPACITY). CAPACITY is a network made up of clinicians, researchers, patients and families, and key stakeholders from pediatric diabetes centres and partner organizations across Canada. CAPACITY will partner with patient, families and health care professionals to design a nation-wide childhood diabetes registry. The registry will support improvements in clinical care, advance research, and guide policy change, such as improving coverage of diabetes technology and support for diabetes in school.
CAPACITY has been awarded a $2M CIHR grant over 5 years to develop a nation-wide pediatric diabetes registry. Dr. Shazhan Amed is the principal investigator (PI) and UBC is the coordinating centre for this nation-wide project. The RA will manage and oversee the administrative operations, workflow, and finances of CAPACITY, as well as support the research activities of the project (i.e. quality improvement initiatives, knowledge translation, etc).
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS:
Reports to Dr. Shazhan Amed, the principal investigator of the project. Works closely with the co-investigators, RAs, and coordinators at the other diabetes centres, including Trillium Health Partners and Montreal Children’s Hospital. The RA will also work with the Diabetes Transformation Project Coordinator at BC Children’s hospital and work with granting agencies and UBC offices (i.e., Office of Research Services, University-Industry Liaison Office, and Finance Operations).
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of research and/or quality improvement initiatives that may arise from the CAPACITY network. This includes the implementation of an Audit and Feedback initiative that will be the first QI project that will use the CAPACITY registry data.
Assists with workshop organization for the Audit and Feedback initiative
Supports knowledge translation deliverables such as the development and maintenance of a CAPACITY website, lay summaries and reports for key stakeholders (including patients/families), presentations
Manages the finances of the project and grant; this includes monitoring project budget, reconciling project expenses, and maintaining and submitting expense and financial reports to UBC and granting agencies, respectively.
Manages the project workflow and schedules to ensure that CAPACITY project’s research aims and approaches are achieved and outputs are produced.
Assists in outlining clear project goals and deliverables and communicates with different working groups to avoid duplication of work and processes.
Monitors and tracks project progress to ensure timely completion of the project.
Facilitates the completion of yearly progress reports and renewal documentation required by granting agencies
Organizes and schedules team meetings. Produces research meeting agendas, minutes and summaries, and follows up on action items.
Liaises with principal/co-investigators, advisory committees, and staff from all centres who work on CAPACITY and related activities
Works collaboratively with the Diabetes Transformation Project research coordinator for CAPACITY ethics submissions and other applications
Works collaboratively with the Diabetes Transformation Project research assistant to support data entry and data management for the BC site that will contribute to the CAPACITY registry
Provides updates, reports and communications on ongoing project activities and progress to co-principal and investigators.
Fosters excellent communication in a collaborative environment for all project stakeholders and funders.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Exceptional organization and project management skills, as well as a high degree of motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative are required for this position.
DECISION MARKING/ACCOUNTABILITY:
Exercises a considerable amount of judgment, responsibility, and initiative in the timely and responsible management of the CAPACITY project.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Oversight will be provided by the principal investigator, Dr. Shazhan Amed, however the position requires a strong independent work ethic and a candidate capable of setting their priorities within a given framework, and working within agreed-upon milestones and timelines.
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
May be asked to supervise summer students and research assistants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
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:
Demonstrated excellence in project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated proficiency in UBC’s finance system, Workday.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated excellence in organizational and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience with qualitative research and/ or QI.
