The Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM) is the largest biomedical and healthcare research centre at the Université de Montréal, and one of the largest in Canada.  

Located at the Champs de Mars metro station, the CRCHUM is a dynamic and innovative workplace in a vibrant neighbourhood at the junction of Ville-Marie and Old Montreal.  In addition to working in state-of-the-art facilities, you will participate in a lively scientific community and enjoy a host of benefits: a diverse and inclusive workplace, flexible hours, a telework policy, a rewards programme, assistance programmes, a government and public sector pension plan, and a generous leave policy.

Our research centre promotes job stability and supports professional development and advancement for challenges that match your aspirations.

Dr Jutras-Aswad's laboratory– Neurosciences Axis

The research team specialises in the study of psychoactive substances, mental health and substance abuse. Through clinical trials and observational studies, it aims to develop several innovative interventions to treat mental health and substance use disorders. The successful candidate will be part of an established, internationally renowned team that is frequently consulted by policy makers and other knowledge users. The multidisciplinary team includes project managers, data managers, coordinators and research assistants, psychologists and healthcare professionals, students and patient partners. For more information on the laboratory's expertise (https://labo-jutras-aswad.ca/), visit their website and follow the news on Twitter (@DJutras_Aswad), Instagram (@labo.dja), and LinkedIn (Centre d'expertise et de collaboration en troubles concomitants (CECTC)).

Research project  

Randomised pilot study of an e-intervention aimed at reducing the harms of cannabis use (CHAMPS) for young adults with early psychosis who use cannabis 2.0

The primary objective of this Canadian multi-site trial is to determine whether adding an app-based harm reduction intervention (CHAMPS) to early intervention services for psychosis reduces cannabis-related problems among young people with psychosis. Secondary objectives include assessing the effect of CHAMPS on motivation to change protective behaviours related to cannabis, cannabis use patterns, cannabis use, quality of life, satisfaction with treatment, and healthcare utilisation.

Responsibilites  

As National Clinical Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating protocol-related activities in collaboration with our internal and external partners
• Coordinating the work organisation of research team members involved in the protocol
• Approaching participants for consent and enrolling them in the study
• Collecting and entering data
• Following up with participants enrolled in the study
• Ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance in accordance with GCP and CHUM research standards (NAGANO)
• Contribute to ethical approval applications and contract reviews
• And any other tasks related to the research group

Qualifications

• SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional certification or equivalent certification related to the responsibilities of the position
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research or experience relevant to this role
• Undergraduate degree in humanities or a field relevant
• Knowledge of public health and/or qualitative research is an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) spoken and written
• Excellent command of office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sense of responsibility, good judgement, autonomy, proactivity
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple files at once
• Demonstrate excellent priority management in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience in clinical research and knowledge of good clinical practices

What we offer 

• Part-time position, 3 days per week or 21 hours per week
• Flexible schedule and work from home possible
• Start date: as soon as possible
• One-year contract, renewable
• Possiblity of full-time work if desired
• Salary range between 30.27$ et 53.64$ per hour
• 8% vacation pay accrued on a pro rata basis for time worked from 1 May to 30 April
• The following fringe benefits are available to part-time employees: 5.7% financial compensation for public holidays and 4.21% financial compensation for sick days
• Pension plan (RREGOP) from the first day of employment
• Group insurance

To apply for this position

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: 

jane.marie.ramil.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The CRCHUM encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. 

The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws. 

The CRCHUM therefore encourages all individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.