Research Assistant - Cardiology - Department of Research

Req ID: 221573
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: RSH Cardiology 1030963-ARTEMIS 894615
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

The Division of Cardiology has a large research portfolio, with several predominant areas of research including Interventional and Coronary Artery Disease (iCAD), Heart Rhythm, Heart Function and Transplant, Health Services and Heath Outcomes research. At any one time approximately 50-60 projects are being conducted in various stages and areas of research. Our offices are in the Halifax Infirmary. In addition to office-based work on databases and project management, research activities take place within our outpatient clinics, procedure labs, inpatient areas, and pre-assessment clinics. There is ongoing collaboration between our entire research team, Cardiologists, and various health service departments such as Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imagining and Blood Collection. The Research Assistant reports directly to the Research Manager and is under the direction of the Research Coordinator(s) to facilitate the execution of research studies and clinical trial protocols. This position provides ongoing training and educational opportunities as it relates to research and Cardiology and offers the opportunity for advancement. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field, or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
• Two years’ research related experience preferred
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
• TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Proficiency with current Capital Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
• Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence
• Well-developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$23.34 - $29.17 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.