Ethics Coordinator- HiREB

Job Number: 123707
Job: Other
Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: David Braley Research Bldg
Organization: RESEARCH
Status: Temporary Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
Salary: 36.6100 – 46.9300 Hourly
Post Date: Mar 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Close Date (Period for Applying) – External: Mar 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Unit Summary
HiREB is responsible for the ethical review and ongoing ethical oversight of research conducted at Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Niagara Health Systems and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton/the Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton. HiREB receives about 1,000 new study submissions each year and manages the ongoing review and approval of approximately 2,500 open studies. Submissions are primarily reviewed through our electronic REB platform. More information about HiREB is available at www.hireb.ca.

Position Summary
The Ethics Coordinator provides administrative support to the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (HiREB). This includes coordinating all aspects of the submission, review, revision and approval process of new research studies and other REB applications submitted to HiREB. The Ethics Coordinator also provides guidance to researchers and other stakeholders, support for the HiREB eREB system, and coordination of REB meetings.

Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week.
This position is temporary until April 2027.

Qualifications
– Bachelors degree in health sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience related to research;
– Experience in clinical research e.g., conducting clinical trials, acting as a research coordinator or monitor, and/or working with or at a Research Ethics Board;
– Experience working in the university/hospital environment;
– Strong knowledge of research ethics and the ethical conduct of research involving human participants (TCPS 2 guidelines), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, US FDA and Common Rule regulations related to research and Health Canada requirements;
– Competency with medical and scientific terminology to a level which allows the discussion and recording of medical research issues and preparing correspondence, reports and summaries of medical studies;
– Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail;
– Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills;
– Excellent judgment, tact and diplomacy;
– Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills;
– Excellent time management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment;
– Demonstrated initiative, independent thinking, and creative problem solving skills;
– Strong skills with Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel;

Assets:
– Certified Clinical Research Associate an asset.
– Knowledge and/or experience working with Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) an asset.

Apply HERE: Job Description – Ethics Coordinator HiREB (123707)