Research Ethics Facilitator

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2

SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

As Canada's comprehensive innovation university, TMU engages in scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activity that addresses real-world challenges to drive economic growth and improve quality of life for Canadians. Our strong focus on innovation and evidence-based research has made us a preferred partner for government, industry, not-for-profit organizations, communities and individuals. Together, we are improving processes, developing new technologies and services, and creating new companies and social enterprises.

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) establishes the strategic direction and oversees the administration of TMU's scholarly, research and creative activity enterprise, including grants administration, external funding, SRC policies, partnerships and collaborations, commercialization, and business development.

Are you passionate about advancing ethical, responsible, and people-centred research? In this role, you will provide effective support of the University's Research Ethics Boards (REBs) and Animal Care Committee (ACC) in the administration of all stages of the ethics review process.

• Provide support to the Chairs, Director and Managers of the General and Health Sciences Research Ethics Boards (REB) and Animal Care Committees (ACC) in the processing of research ethics submissions through all stages of the review, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines governing human research participant and animal research protection.
• Conduct administrative reviews to ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies, legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Act as a key resource for researchers, students, research staff and external parties through one-on-one consultations and workshops.
• Conduct environmental scans, policy scans and literature searches to develop internal and external guidelines for the application of policy and inform the operations of the research ethics boards.
• Attend and present at conferences and workshops, including the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Board (CAREB) and 'Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIMR).

• Completion of a Master's degree program in social sciences, health sciences, and/or humanities-oriented research.
• A minimum of2 of experience in research ethics reviews processes within a environment.
• Familiarity of the regulations and guidelines governing clinical research and research ethics, including the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Health Canada regulations, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice guidelines, USA regulations (Food Drug Administration and the Office for Human Research Protections), PHIPA, and privacy legislation.
• Sound familiarity with university culture and context, including familiarity with the range of university disciplines and academic discourse; nature of university scholarly, research and creative activities.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.

• Qualified OPSEU candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole…