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Competition: | 21-BRI-16 |
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Bruyère Research Institute |
Position Type: | Casual, about 10-15 hours per week, One year contract position, with possibility for extension |
Salary Scale: |
$16.42 / hour + 8% in lieu of vacation and sick time |
Start Date: | 2021/07/15 8:00 |
Closing Date: | 2021/08/01 23:59 |
The Bruyère Research Institute (BRI) in conjunction with the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is seeking a student to join the CLSA Ottawa team. The CLSA is a Canada-wide study that looks at health and aging over a 20-year period https://www.clsa-elcv.ca/. This is an opportunity for an individual interested in gaining research experience and interacting with the CLSA participants. Functioning under the direction of the Research Coordinator, the Scheduler will be the first point of contact with the study’s participants. Roles and Responsibilities - Perform consent verification procedures with participants by phone
- Schedule and organize appointments for the Interviewers
- Perform daily appointment reminders by phone or email
- Communicate efficiently with participants and Interviewers
- Efficiently document all relevant notes and communications
- Proper handling of all clinical and other research materials
- When on site, Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required by all staff (mandatory) and will be provided. Bruyère policies along with municipal/provincial/federal policies regarding social distancing and PPE will be followed.
- Report all issues to the Coordinator
- Potential responsibility: Assist the Data Collection Site to administer health questionnaires while using relevant research methodology.
Additional duties will be assigned as appropriate. The successful candidate must have: - An undergraduate degree in progress in a relevant field
- Excellent judgment skills and ability to interpret and follow protocol requirements
- Ability to ensure strict confidentiality of participant information
- Detail oriented
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a team and independently
- English (written/spoken) is mandatory
- French (written/spoken) is an asset
- Experience with vulnerable population is an asset
- Excellent telephone communication and interviewing skills
- Access to a private room to conduct the phone interview when working from home
Position requires contact with an aging population who may have medical illnesses and may require special attention. The successful candidate must exhibit compassion and be alert to participants’ needs. Training is provided for the administration of all the tests, data collection and other duties.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to: BRI-HR@bruyere.org with the subject line: CLSA – Student Research Assistant (Scheduler), no later than August 1, 2021
We offer flexible work arrangement options. We thank you for your interest in this position, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on skills and experience as outlined in your CV and cover letter.
Bruyère Research Institute is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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