Ethics Officer (Health Sciences), Western University

Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 14: $66,350-$78,080, commensurate with experience

About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.

About Us
Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to foster a culture of research excellence that enhances Western University’s profile on the global stage. We support our scholars through collaboration, communication, and service. Western Research supports a broad definition of research, including discovery, innovation, creativity, and artistic works.

Responsibilities

The Ethics Officer (Health Sciences) serves as the primary liaison between the REB and the researcher and their research team. The role ensures prompt processing of research protocols and conformity with Western and regulatory guidelines. The Ethics Officer (Health Sciences) provides guidance and acts as a subject matter expert regarding research ethics processes and requirements, delivering client-oriented services in support of the University’s research initiatives and endeavours. The Ethics Officer (Health Sciences) provides timely and satisfactory solutions to problems and issues arising among investigators, the Research Ethics Boards and funding or regulatory agencies.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences-related field
• Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) Certificate
• Training or courses in ethics and clinical trial management is preferred

Experience:

• 3 years related experience in a role supporting research ethics functions and processes

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  •Sound knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing clinical research and
  research ethics (e.g., the protection of human research participants), including the Tri-
  Council Policy Statement, Health Canada regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice
  guidelines, USA regulations (FDA and OHRP), and privacy legislation
• Ability to deliver presentations, and develop procedures or resources
• Sound knowledge of clinical trial conduct preferably with front-line experience as a
  clinical trials coordinator
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods normally acquired through
  work towards a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and
  education
• Experience in interpreting regulations and methods, with an ability to analyze complex
  documents
• Ability to conduct critical analyses of scientific and ethical proposals, documents, and
  study designs
• Attention to detail, as well as the ability to listen, evaluate, and provide accurate
  assessment and judgment of varying situations is critical
• Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a
  high volume of work to meet both internal and external deadlines
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing highquality
  work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels
  of an organization
• Strong customer service orientation to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a
  diplomatic, professional and timely manner
• Ability to work in a fast-faced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and
  change
• Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing and database
  management
• Ability to conduct literature searches; synthesize information and prepare reports

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information
record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to
employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women,
members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities,
persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment
process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact
Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to
apply online referencing job #41510 by 11:59PM on February 16, 2026.
This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only
those chosen for an interview will be contacted.