Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB) – Research Ethics Coordinator 

Position: Research Ethics Coordinator 

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB)   

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an experienced professional to fill an existing vacancy for a Research Ethics Coordinator (REC) to join the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB) program. The REC is integral to the operations of OCREB and serves as the primary liaison between OCREB and the research teams.

The REC is a key administrative position and is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects for the submission, review, revision and approval of research protocols within OCREB via an online system. The Coordinator must be familiar with the most recent ethical standards as captured in the Tri-Council Policy statement and be able to communicate effectively with OCREB members, researchers, research coordinators and other staff at institutions throughout Ontario, as well as with other external stakeholders in the broader research community such as study sponsors and regulatory bodies such as Health Canada. The REC supports the OCREB Chair, Vice-Chairs and members and reports to the Research Ethics Manager.