Current Employment Opportunities

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has an exceptional opportunity available for a temporary, full-time Clinical Trials Coordinator, with an opportunity for extension to permanent full-time based on performance.

The Vancouver Prostate Centre
The VPC houses a large, multi-disciplinary research program that undertakes basic, clinic, and translational research. It is one of six specialized research centres in the M. H. Mohseni Institute of
Urologic Sciences, a National Centre of Excellence, and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research. The VPC is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (Department of Urologic Sciences) and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Further details on VPC and its research programs are available at www.prostatecentre.com.
 

Clinical Trials Coordinator
Handles all aspects of enrollment and follow-up of clinical research study patients, including initial recruitment of study subjects, continued follow-up with enrolled subjects, and collection and maintenance of clinical research related data.
 

Responsibilities
Coordinate Phase 1-1V clinical trials; process regulatory documentation; complete case report forms; resolve data queries; recruit/screen patients according to protocol; schedule patient study visits and tests; process and ship study specimens; coordinate sponsor visits; participate in audits; assist with processing safety reports; and attend investigator initiation meetings.

Key duties include:

• Manage recruitment, screening, enrollment and data collection of study participants, ensuring
  protocol compliance.
• Coordinate and manage patient study visits and tests.
• Responsible for data and source documentation, as well as adverse event reporting.
• Process and ship study specimens.
• Schedule and conduct study initiation, monitoring and close-out visits with sponsors, Clinical
  Research Organizations and other applicable parties.
• Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, Clinical Research Organizations, Heath Canada and Food and Drug Administration and other entities as required.

Decision Making/Level of Accountability/Extent of Authority
Significant
Supervision Received
Minimal.
Supervision Given
None
Qualifications and Experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related science.
• Three years of related professional experience such as coordinating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and ethical guidelines and principles for conducting research with human subjects.
• Laboratory experience or willing to train on protocols to process blood and urine samples.
• Phlebotomy experience or willing to train on Phlebotomy.
• Experience with case report form creation and completion.
• Experience with electronic data capture platforms and ability to resolve data queries.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with ability to effectively communicate and provide support to investigators and patients.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail
• Solid computer expertise.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Proven decision-making and effective time management.
   

VPC Salary Range: $46, 804 - $67, 282 per annum
Reports to: PI and Clinical Trials Manager

Application Procedures
To join our team, please email @email with the subject line Clinical Trials.
 

Coordinator with the following items attached:

• Cover letter
• Resume
   

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has an exciting career opportunity for a temporary, fulltime Regulatory Assistant interested in pursuing a role in clinical trials regulatory affairs. 

The Vancouver Prostate Centre 

The VPC houses a large, multi-disciplinary research program that undertakes basic, clinic, and translational research. It is one of six specialized research centres in the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, a National Centre of Excellence, and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research. The VPC is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (Department of Urologic Sciences) and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Further details on VPC and its research programs are available at www.prostatecentre.com. 

Position Summary 

The Regulatory Assistant works closely with the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator and Clinical Trials Manager and provides assistance to the Clinical Trials Coordinators. The Regulatory Assistant provides a broad scope of administrative and data entry support to the Clinical Trials team. 

Typical Responsibilities 

Assist with day-to-day operations of assigned research studies, duties of which may include:

• Provides clerical support for data entry trials.
• Maintains study files by filing regulatory documents, Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, acknowledgements, approvals and sending copies to the sponsor/coordinating centre as needed
• Files/maintains correspondence files for all studies.
• Ensures Investigator and staff CVs are signed, filed in the master binder with copies in each studybinder annually.
• Ensures medical license verifications are updated annually.
• Creates files for new studies.
• Updates staff training documents (binder and electronic files) and ensures that staff training is upto date.
• Assists with regulatory documents collection and submission for new studies.
• REB submissions such as acknowledgements, amendments and renewals.
• Assists with Clinical Trial Meetings
• Performs additional duties and administrative tasks as required by the Regulatory AffairsCoordinator and Clinical Trials Manager.
   

Decision Making/Level of Accountability/Extent of Authority
Minimal.
Supervision Received
The Regulatory Assistant will be under the supervision of the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator and Clinical Trials Manager.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus additional relevant training such as a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) or OfficeAssistant certificate/diploma.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience communicatingconcepts in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality essential.
• Computer literate, including solid Microsoft Office skills and data entry experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Relevant clinical trials experience and/or knowledge of relevant regulatory and ethical guidelinesand principles for conducting research with human subjects is required. Additional training will beprovided to the successful candidate.

Compensation 

Salary range for this position is $45,904 - $51,698 per annum, plus benefits – initial placement will be at $45,904 per annum for this junior-level position. 

Application Procedures 

To join our team, please email @email with the subject line Regulatory Assistant, Clinical Trials with the following items attached:

• Covering letter
• Resume

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The Vancouver Prostate Centre launched the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program in January 2013, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary survivorship program developed to address the physical, emotional, and informational needs of prostate cancer patients and their families. The program offers evidence-based supportive care services through the cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist to join our supportive care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pelvic health and an interest in oncology rehabilitation, particularly in working with individuals affected by prostate cancer.
 

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide pelvic floor physiotherapy assessments and individualized treatment plans for prostate cancer patients experiencing urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and other related issues.
• Deliver group education sessions on pelvic health and rehabilitation as part of the PCSC Program’s core offerings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, psychologists, dietitians, and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain clear and concise clinical documentation in accordance with professional and institutional standards.
• Support patient education and program development efforts as needed.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program.
• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).
• Professional Liability insurance required.
• Commercial General Liability insurance required.
   

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse
  populations.
• Advanced training in pelvic floor physiotherapy (Level I and II minimum; Level III preferred).
• Clinical experience working with male pelvic health issues, including urinary incontinence and post-prostatectomy rehabilitation.
• Experience in oncology or interest in supportive cancer care is a strong asset.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Supervision Received

The Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist will be under the general direction and supervision of the PCSC Provincial Program Manager.

Supervision Given

None.

Hours of Work

This is a contract position, 2-3 day per week.

Salary range: $65/hr Contract Position (2-3 days per week)
Reports to: Provincial Program Manager

Application Procedures

To join our team, please email @email with subject line Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, PCSC with the following items attached:

• Covering letter
• Resume

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

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.