Research Assistant, Critical Care Medicine
Job Summary
Under the supervision of Dr. Eric J. Sy, the research assistant will support clinical research in the Department of Critical Care in Regina, Saskatchewan at Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital.
The research assistant will work on projects related to transitions of care from the ICU, as well as clinical trials within the Department of Critical Care. They could be expected to perform literature searches, scoping reviews, and systematic reviews. Responsibilities may also include obtaining informed consent, enrolment, and randomization into trials, extracting clinical data of patients using the electronic database systems, conducting surveys and/or interviews. The research assistant(s) will be expected to work independently to perform these responsibilities, meet on a regular basis with Dr. Sy and the research team, and provide biweekly updates to the research team with their findings.
This position is based in Regina, SK, with expectations to be on-site.
Job-Specific Responsibilities
Job functions include but are not limited to:
- Screening, consenting, enrolling, scheduling and following up of participants
- Conducting patient satisfaction research
- Collecting data and entering data into Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap®) or equivalent data entry system
- Establishing and maintaining effective, productive relationships with patients, Saskatchewan Health Authority staff, peers, and immediate supervisor
- Regularly updating the Principal Investigator and research team of progress
- Assisting with the preparation of grant applications and/or ethics applications when applicable.
- Complying with core research ethics principles as guided by the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Research Ethics (TCPS-2) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Complying with the Saskatchewan Health Information Protection Act (HIPA)
- Complying with all safety and institutional policies of the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority
Basic Qualifications / Requirements:
- Undergraduate or entry to practice health sciences degree is required (i.e., Bachelor of Sciences, Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma, etc. although equivalent experience may be considered). Advanced degrees (i.e., Master’s and/or PhD) would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrable examples are considered essential for this position
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrable examples are considered essential for success in this position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is considered essential for this position.
- Previous experience in biomedical research, clinical research, clinical or patient care, and/or patient chart reviews should be demonstrated
- Computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email are considered essential for this position
- Familiarity with Sunrise Clinical Manager, REDCap® and/or other health data systems will be considered an asset
- Completion of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (e.g. TCPS2, Good Clinical Practice, McMaster HiREB privacy tool)
- The ideal candidate would be a current resident of Regina, Saskatchewan.
- As this position will involve working with vulnerable adults and patients of the hospital, a recent Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) within the past 3 months will be required for confirmation as part of the hiring process of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
The Department of Critical Care is a clinical department within the Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area, and provides clinical care to critically ill patients in Regina, SK, with a combined total of 29 critical care beds. We are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our critical care units are staffed by an attending critical care physician, critical care associate physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and a social worker. Many of our clinicians have cross-appointments at the University of Saskatchewan.
Position Information
This fixed term 0.5 full time equivalent (FTE) position (roughly 18.75 hours or 2.5 days per week) is for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension (1 month prior to end of posting), dependent on grant funding. There is flexibility to potentially negotiate for a 0.75 FTE position as well.
Salary:
- $20-$27/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: November 20, 2026
Potential Interview Dates (by WebEx or Zoom): December 7-11, 2026
Preferred start date: January 4, 2027, dependent on fulfilment of all application requirements
Application Requirements:
- Copy of curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- A sample of scientific writing and, if available, a sample of statistical analysis or research work.
- Completion of the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 online research ethics tutorial
- Names and contact information for three references who may be contacted.
Please email application materials directly to ers728@usask.ca . Applications without a letter of intent will not be reviewed. Please direct applications and questions to ers728@usask.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Department: Medicine
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Shift: Monday-Friday: Times to be discussed with the supervisor.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.50
Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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