Current Employment Opportunities

Title:                                      Research Coordinator

VPC Salary range:               Professional and Technical Staff, Level 5

                                                $62,239-$89,469

Reports to:                             Provincial Program Manager 

Position Summary

The Vancouver Prostate Centre launched the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program in January 2013, offering comprehensive survivorship program for prostate cancer patients, their partners and family from diagnosis to end-of-life care. In February 2025, the Bladder Cancer Supportive Care (BCSC) Program was introduced, modeled after the success of the PCSC Program. 

Application Procedures:
To join our team, please email @email with subject line Research Coordinator with the following items attached:
• Covering letter
• Resume

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. No phone calls please. Thank you for your interest in The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care and Bladder Cancer Supportive Care Programs.

Typical Responsibilities

• Screening & consenting patients, and serving as a point of contact for study participants
• Maintaining electronic and paper Study Files including all essential documents and maintenance of such documentations
• Maintaining the accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality of study files and subject records
• Coordinating study submissions/amendments/updates to UBC REB, VCHRI, and Health Canada (if applicable)
• Administering research procedures per study protocol and collect & record data
• Maintaining study budgets (if required)
• Data management & data analysis of research studies
• Assisting in the development of research studies and grant applications 
• Organizing study update meetings, and preparing & distributing agendas and meeting minutes
• Providing study updates at monthly and quarterly PCSC/BCSC team meetings
• Contributing to preparing and submitting conference presentations, posters or abstracts for national or international meetings 
• Assisting in development and selection of research/quality improvement materials including questionnaires, data collection tools and educational materials for the PCSC/BCSC Program clinics. Conducting literature reviews for research design, assessment selection and module development options.
• Assisting with the management of clinical database, including liaising with the database developer for bug fixes and new features, conducting data quality control checks, and training new program staff on database use
• Creating data SOPs, manuals, and report templates to ensure data quality. 
• Providing metrics and compiling datasets for external collaborators/researchers
• Provide program metrics when requested by Provincial Program Manager/Medical Director
• Train and mentor Research Assistants, UBC WorkLearn, and UBC Science Co-op students
• Assist with annual conferences and continuing medical education conferences
• Carrying out administrative tasks as required and other duties as assigned by the Provincial Program Manager

Decision Making/Level of Accountability/Extent of Authority

Moderate level: 

• Role is responsible for many of the program’s funded research studies and thus an interface with many external collaborative groups. 
• Accountable to ensure studies are conducted under all applicable provincial and national medical research guidelines and law. 
• Responsibility to improve the program’s research processes and maintain data integrity. 

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction and supervision of the Provincial Program Manager and Research Operations Lead.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Life Sciences or Psychology. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years’ relevant clinical trial, research and project experience, preferably in a biomedical area.
• TCPS, GCP, and Division 5 certification. SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) and ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience submitting ethics applications or amendments, including preparing study documents such as protocols and informed consent forms.
• Solid communication skills, with demonstrated expertise communicating with patients in a professional manner.
• Computer proficient, including solid Microsoft Office skills. Experience with EMR software and clinical database management is an asset.
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and willing to learn.
• Willing and able to evenings/weekends as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.