Research Analyst II - Quality Improvement

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto General Hospital
Department: The Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety
Reports to: Anesthesia Quality Director Lead
Salary Range: $32.59 to $40.74 per hour
Hours: 23 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Part-time
Closing Date: March 20, 2026

Position Summary
Together, the Sprott Department of Surgery and the Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management, make up the largest, comprehensive surgical program in Canada across 13 divisions, tackling some of the world’s most complex surgeries and toughest medical problems.  With our vision as “World Leaders in Surgery”, quality and patient safety is essential. The Sprott Centre of Surgical Quality and Safety leads a range of quality and safety initiatives across the three surgical campuses (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre) to drive safety, experience and continuous improvements. The Centre plays a key role in supporting UHN in achieving the highest levels of safety and quality care, and in making meaningful and measurable progress towards zero preventable harm for patients and staff. 

The Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety is seeking a Research Analyst with a strong interest in applying a scholarly and publication-focused lens to quality improvement work. This role is intended to amplify the academic and external impact of quality and safety initiatives by identifying opportunities for dissemination, publication, and funding, while supporting high-quality improvement work across the peri-operative journey. 

This Research Analyst position will work closely with the Quality and Safety Medical Leadership, Quality Director, and QI Specialist as part of a close knit interdisciplinary team. 

Duties 

• Participating in initial project design in alignment to QI methodology, with attention to when projects may be suitable for scholarly dissemination 
• Setting of research goals, selection and development of procedures 
• Supporting the preparation of Quality Improvement Review Committee (QIRC) or research ethics (REB) applications and contributing to the framing of projects for publication or presentation 
• Supporting grant and proposal writing for quality improvement, patient safety, and applied research initiatives 
• Participating in data analysis including application of statistical analysis techniques 
• Assisting or leading in the interpretation of results and preparation of material for presentation, publication, and/or minor grants 
• Writing, editing, and critically appraising manuscripts, including collaboration with clinical leaders and QI specialists 
• Proactively identifying opportunities within existing QI work for abstracts, manuscripts, and conference submissions 
• Conducting regular reviews of relevant literature in the field of study, including quality improvement and patient safety journals

• Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years related experience is required
• Master's Degree in a related discipline with two (2) years of related experience is an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge in the ethical conduct of research with human subjects 
• Familiarity with Quality Improvement projects, research and methodologies 
• Experience within the healthcare industry is an asset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong scientific writing skills, with demonstrated experience preparing manuscripts, abstracts, or reports for publication or presentation 
• Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration 
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Statistical software 
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) encouraged (ie. Familiar with QIMacros or similar)  
• Experience with UHN, RFS research administration and finances, grant services an asset, but not required 
• Experience with REDCap is an asset

Why join UHN?
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.