Research Officer (1-year TERM)

About us

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto is an outstanding professional faculty that ranks among the premier nursing programs in the world in both education and research.

Your opportunity

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Research Officer who will oversee a program of research centred on three thematic priorities: health system optimization; mental health promotion; and chronic condition and multimorbidity management. Using a range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods, this program develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. The Research Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful implementation of this diverse portfolio of research. Under the general direction of the CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research, they will work closely with and a multidisciplinary network of academic, clinical, health system, and community partners to support an applied program of health systems and services research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the planning of research goals
• Assessing and selecting methods of data collection and analysis for research projects
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Advising on research project design
• Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods; overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
• Analyzing results and preparing statistical reports for research papers
• Generating standard financial reports including monitoring accounts for projects and comparing forecasted figures to actuals
• Conducting systematic literature reviews

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a social sciences (anthropology, sociology etc.) or health sciences (public health, nursing etc.) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of progressing experience in leading and managing projects and priorities in a research environment, preferably in a university or other large research organization
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in nursing research
• Experience conducting research in mental health, including a strong understanding of the application of project management methodology
• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of interest holders
• Experience analyzing data, interpreting findings and making recommendations for improvement based on insights and best practices
• Experience with qualitative (interviews, focus groups, and documents analysis) and quantitative research methods (RCTs), interpretation and analysis
• Experience developing and managing databases
• Experience coordinating complex evidence synthesis, including systematic, realist, and integrative review methodologies
• Experience preparing reports for interest holders (funders)
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), reference management software (Zotero), qualitative analysis software (NVivo, Dedoose), quantitative analysis software (SAS), evidence synthesis software (Distiller SR), web-based survey platforms (RedCap), collaborative software (AirTable), and presentation design software (Canva)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (oral and written)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands, ability to foster positive relationships with multiple groups and a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and meaningful engagement of patients, caregivers, and communities in research

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diligent
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 11/04/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $89,794 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $114,832. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Divisional HR Office Email: pfhr@utoronto.ca

Note: This is a TERM position of one (1) year.

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

U of T is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment? We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

• Excellent health and dental benefits;
• On-site support for training and career development;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Childcare subsidy;
• Tuition waivers;
• Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
• Generous paid time off;
• Support on equity and diversity issues;
• On-site child care;
• University Pension Plan;
• Subsidized athletic facility membership;
• World-renowned libraries;
• Confidential counselling services;
• Parking and TTC Metropasses;
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
• Continued health benefits for pensioners.