POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 75 hours / pay period, 1 FTE

SALARY SCALE: $34.36 to $39.18 per hour

CLOSING DATE: 2026/05/27*

Why should you join Bruyère Health RI? 

The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.

What we offer?

Competitive health and dental benefits program
3 weeks' vacation, 10 sick days, 2 float days
Defined Pension Plan
Wellness program and on-site gyms 
Employee perks program 
Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
Professional development and learning opportunities
Flexible work environment

Summary of the role 

We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator to join our research team led by Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the program development and oversight of day-to-day operations, including project coordination, support and logistics, with some research responsibilities. The Project Coordinator will work directly with, and operate under the mentorship and guidance of the primary researcher, program manager and AMN team members based at Bruyère Health RI. This role will support the work in advancing AMNs across research institutes and other collaborators.

The Project Coordinator will work with a dynamic team focused on building Adaptive Mentorship Networks (AMNs) in Canada. The goal of the AMNs is to strengthen primary-care capacity to provide increased access to compassionate care for people living with chronic pain, mental illness, and substance use disorders. These networks will connect primary care clinicians through community-based mentorship that builds their capacity and wellbeing advancing equitable and compassionate care.

Main duties and responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day activities of Adaptive Mentorship Network (AMN) projects (coordination, research, etc.) under the oversight of Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan (investigator) with general supervision by the Program Manager and project team
Coordinate logistics for AMN projects, including (but not limited to): plans for data collection and analysis, organizing and facilitating meetings, establish project schedules, timelines and resources
Support the national and provincial team AMN teams, other research institutes and external partners/ collaborators
Coordinate meetings with team members, manage calendars, and book project meetings
Support the committee meetings by providing coordination of logistics, facilitating meetings, documenting minutes/action items, etc.
Draft meeting agendas, take meeting minutes
Assist with detailed planning, execution and monitoring of programmatic issues including (but not limited to): schedules, progress, coordination, deliverables, milestones, and contracts
Assist with developing policies and documentation
Responsible for some aspects of research, including organizing data collection and information and assisting in data analysis
Provide support on the development and implementation of research and knowledge translation activities
Correspond with external stakeholders, collaborators and investigators
Work with investigator and team to ensure a timely drafting and submission of publications, presentations and grants
Work with team to develop, implement and disseminate research and other projects
Assist the team with recruitment of staff and students as required
Provide guidance, supervision and support to staff and students as required
Support project management of research projects and grant applications

Additional duties may be added as projects progress

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in health sciences or related field
2+ years of experience in health research or related field
2+ years’ relevant project coordination experience including areas such as project support and logistics
Fluent in French and English, an asset

Key Competencies

Experience with project coordination, support and logistics
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping project phases and meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to dynamic project environments
Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal
Strong attention to detail

About Bruyère Health RI

Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!

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