CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.
Competition # 132-26-761020306
Posting End Date: August 18, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Work Location: MacCharles
Department: Paul Albrechsten Research Institute
Union: Non-Union
Hiring Status: Permanent
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated Shift: Days
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 1950
Salary: $21.814/$22.636/$23.644/$24.532/$25.627/$26.701/$27.763/$28.881/$30.031/$31.225
Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant will support the Manitoba Tumour Bank and the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB).
The Clinical Research Assistant will primarily be responsible for:
- Screening and recruiting new project participants
- Assisting with organization and scheduling of study appointments
- Obtaining informed consent from eligible participants
- Assisting in the collection of biospecimens from patients
This position will actively ensure adherence to research protocols, procedures, reporting requirements and/or facility regulations are being followed. The Clinical Research Assistant will also be assist with research project administrative activities.
Qualifications:
Required
Level of Formal Education & Experience
- Undergraduate degree in a health-related field
-or-
- A diploma in a health-related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a research environment.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong time management skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, flexibility, initiative and independent decision-making skills.
- Critical/analytical thinking skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to safeguard confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated professional and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
Other
- Must have satisfactory employment record
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
Preferred
- Experience working in a health-care environment.
- Project Management experience.
- Experience in a research-related healthcare setting.
- Experience working with databases.
- Ability to speak French
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Must be able to work safely in a typical office environment with frequent meetings at multiple locations throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items
This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact [email protected]
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
