Ethics Coordinator

About Queen's University

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We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

A Brief Overview

This position expedites the review process and coordinates Ethics Board activities to ensure that reviews are completed in an effective and efficient manner. This position ensures ethics submissions comply with university and other regulatory guidelines on ethics clearance. This position also facilitates the submission process by advising researchers on the appropriate procedures and requirements.

Job Description

"What you will do

Determines the level of review required by the Ethics Board based on the level of risk to human participants and study design.


Reviews submissions going through delegated review to flag potential complications, such as language issues, confidentiality concerns, compliance issues, etc.


Contacts faculty, other researchers, or research coordinators to resolve issues and requests revisions prior to final review by the Chair or delegate.


Conducts delegated review of specified minimal risk ethics applications, as per established standard operating procedures.


Reviews serious adverse event reports to ensure adequate information is received.


Coordinates monthly Board meetings.



• Plans, organizes, and directs the Board annual educational retreat.
Distributes items of perceived high risk or urgency for review.



• Revises and drafts policies and guidelines.


• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• • in social sciences preferred. or
  
  
  • in health sciences preferred.

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
• • Experience in clinical research considered an asset.
  
  
  • Familiarity with medical terminology considered an asset.
  
  
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset.

• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.


• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.


• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.


• Build relationships, trust and credibility.
  
• Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.


• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.


• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.


• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.


• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.


• Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
• Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.


• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected].