About The Position
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Research Assistant will assist with day-to-day research tasks at the Knowledge Institute and will be involved in priority projects as the Knowledge Institute’s research agenda and priorities evolve. This includes supporting Knowledge Institute services related to research and knowledge mobilization and the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices. The Research Assistant will have research and project management experience and some experience in group facilitation.
Requirements
- College Diploma or University Degree in psychology or a related field (Essential)
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years relevant experience in mental health, substance use health or related field (Essential)
- Demonstrated understanding of research design and procedures (Essential)
- Familiarity with statistical software (Essential)
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day tasks associated with research and knowledge mobilization that will be carried out at the Knowledge Institute; actively participate in priority research and evaluation projects for the Knowledge Institute as assigned
- Perform literature searches and summarize articles
- Create and maintain research and project files
- Prepare reports to summarize information requested
- Consult with internal research/evaluation specialists to verify and further identify practices based on best evidence
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products (e.g., evidence reviews, toolkits, infographics)
- Assist in database design and be responsible for the maintenance of databases
- Populate the Knowledge Institute’s databases with research findings and share results with internal researchers
- Perform basic statistics and prepare summary data results
- Assist in the preparation of posters and public presentations
- Attend all team meetings and those invited to by supervisor
- Provide support to child and youth mental health, substance use health and addictions partners across the province to best address their information needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
