Research Analyst

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Corporate
Work Model: Hybrid
Reports to: Medical Director, Workplace Violence Prevention
Grade: N0:03
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Wage Range: $26.76 - $33.45 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Part-Time, 3 Months
Closing Date: February 14, 2025

Position Summary

The University Health Network (UHN) is a leader in workplace safety, committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and secure environment for all. As a Research Analyst supporting the Medical Director of Workplace Violence Prevention, you will play a vital role in advancing evidence-based strategies to reduce workplace violence across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research, data analysis, and program development, ensuring the safety and well-being of UHN's diverse workforce and patient population.

Duties

• Collect, organize, and analyze data from workplace violence incident reports, audits, and related sources to identify trends and inform prevention strategies.
• Develop and maintain electronic and paper-based data management systems for tracking incidents, interventions, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of research materials, including reports, presentations, and publications, to support workplace violence prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate data sharing and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to support cross-functional safety programs.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of training programs, including TIDES 2.0 (Trauma-Informed De-escalation Safety and Self-Protection), through data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to grant writing, literature reviews, and research proposals to secure funding for workplace violence prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop metrics for assessing the effectiveness of safety interventions and recommend continuous improvements.

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelors degree in Psychology or Criminology or recognized equivalent required
• A minimum of six months working experience in clinical crisis intervention, distress centre work or equivalent required
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational skills required
• Experience with REDCap an asset
• Strong self-directed learning skills - ability to work independently and with others will be considered an asset
• Experience using common research databases such as PubMed and reference management software an asset
• Experience with Radiology Information Systems is preferred
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.