Research Assistant – Administrative, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver

Job title: Research Assistant – Administrative, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver

Job description: Research Assistant – Administrative

BC Children’s Hospital,

Vancouver

Are you a highly organized individual with strong administrative skills? The Administrative Assistant, Research will support a variety of functions and projects dealing with very sensitive and confidential issues that often have significant impact on the organization.

What you’ll do

• Conduct Research literature searches and reviews.
• Organize and submit completed research and infrastructure grant applications.
• Attend research team meetings, as required.
• Organize and maintain various research filing systems.
• Enhance communications with institute members.
• Manage and update WHRI member’s CV’s.
• Create simple databases and data entry and maintenance in Excel and Access.
• Work in close partnership with and, where applicable, provide coverage for the Executive Director’s Executive Assistant
• Take responsibility for website updating
• Track and record WHRI member and institute research metrics, including applications and outcomes for research funding, member publications and presentations, using the UBC research administration tool, the RISe system, where applicable
• Perform other research & administrative related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• An undergraduate degree plus understands the process of research projects from proposals to publications. Ability to type 60 w.p.m.
• Is proficient in computer applications using word processing, database and spreadsheets and electronic communication.
• Experince with journal article indices and databases. Is familiar with the UBC research administration tool is considered an asset.
• Experience with the management of research funding is desirable. Ability to interact and communicate soundly with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work within time frames, organizing multiple tasks and under competing pressures. Ability to deal with confidential information in a tactful manner.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the job.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job type Regular Full-Time
Location Vancouver
Hours of work 0800-1600
Reference number 109388

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia. (BCCH) is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 109388-2356984
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:15:30 GMT