Research Assistant | Temporary Part Time (0.2 FTE) | CHEO Research Institute

Location: Research 2, Canada

Compensation Pay Range

$0.00-$0.00

Summary

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Christina Cantin at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Posting #RI-26-049

Posting Period – November 2 to November 16, 2026

POSITION: Research Assistant

Nursing Research

New Position

TERM: Part time (0.2 FTE, 1 day per week), 1 year term, with possibility of renewal

SALARY: $22.08 to $24.94 / hour. Will be commensurate with skills and experience

REPORTS TO: Christina Cantin, Nursing Research Scientist

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc. (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated research institute of the University of Ottawa.

We respectfully acknowledge that CHEO RI is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek People, who have lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial. We honour their enduring presence and the ways their culture and stewardship have shaped and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also recognizes and values the historic and ongoing contributions of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

CHEO is a deeply trusted institution and workplace, widely regarded as a cornerstone of our community. CHEO RI advances this legacy by generating new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in delivering world‑class care to children and youth. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent and innovative technologies to pursue life‑changing research for every child, youth, and family in our community and beyond.

CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a Research Assistant.

The Research Assistant will facilitate research conducted by Christina Cantin, RN, PhD in her research study “Co-Designing a Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway for Inuit Families”, funded by the CHEO Research Institute Research Growth Award. The successful candidate will assist in building relationships with Inuit community partners, gather guidance from Inuit partners and community members, and assist in the development of an Inuit-led care pathway. Due to the culturally sensitive nature of the work, candidates with lived experience as Inuit will be prioritized during the selection process. Research tasks may include contributing to proposal development, data collection and management, research team meeting organization, and knowledge mobilization. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of Dr. Cantin, the Research Assistant will:

Assist with meeting logistics (room bookings, ordering food)

Contribute to reviewing research protocols

Assist with facilitating participant recruitment for focus groups, including obtaining informed consent

Contribute to writing grants, report writing, and preparing presentations as agreed upon by collaborators

Attend and participate in meetings associated with research activities

Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the research team

Support effective communication and collaboration among research team staff, families, and community collaborators

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND ABILITIES

Indigenous identity (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) is an essential qualification for this position. Applicants will be asked to self-identify. Preference may be given to Inuit candidates due to the Inuit-specific focus of the research project.

Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility, Inuit ways of knowing, trauma-informed practice, anti-racism, and culturally safe approaches to research and service delivery. (Essential)

Experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities in a culturally responsive manner, or a willingness to learn and develop these skills (Essential)

Ability to work with a trauma-informed lens, or ability to develop this skill (Essential)

High school diploma (Preferred)

Understanding of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (Preferred)

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (Essential)

Basic organizational, accountability and time management skills (Essential)

Ability to work independently and think critically with guidance and support (Essential)

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment (Essential)

Basic written and verbal communication skills (Essential)

Good interpersonal skills (Essential)

Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)

Ability to speak in Inuktitut (Preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work within community setting; exposure to children and parents and/or caregivers.

Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model that would include both remote work and on-site work.

Able to be flexible with working hours to meet deadlines

Able to share information in an effective and collaborative manner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Eligible to work in Canada;

Compliance with CHEO RI’s occupational health, immunization, and health‑surveillance requirements, as applicable to the role and work environment.

Completion of a Police Record Check, in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

TO APPLY

Please send a complete resume and cover letter to Dr. Christina Cantin, by email to: [email protected] Please use subject line: Research Assistant Application.

The CHEO Research Institute values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer who value diverse perspectives and support people to be their authentic selves. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should an applicant require any accommodations during the application