Contract Associate - Lawson Health Research Institute

Who We Are

Open:           April 25,2024

Deadline:      May 9 , 2024

Non-Union

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is one of Canada’s top ten health research institutes, and serves as the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). Lawson is ranked eighth in the country according to the 2020 edition of “Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List” by Research Infosource. This strong position has been maintained by Lawson for the past seven years and keeps the institute within the top five for Ontario.  The top 40 list analyzes hospital-based research institutes from across the country on several metrics, including total research income from the previous fiscal year. The ranking looks at funds received from all sources, including both internal and external, to support research at the organization.  Lawson also holds top ranking for research intensity among the large tier institutions measured by research spending per researcher.

Job Summary

Lawson's Contracts team is responsible for the drafting, review, negotiation, approval and processing of research related contracts for institute research. Reporting to the Manager, Research Approval & Contracts, the Contracts Associate is responsible to draft, review, negotiate, approve and process research related contracts including confidential disclosure agreements, data sharing and material transfer agreements and amendments for Lawson Heath Research Institute and will engage and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, manage institutional risk and provide effective and efficient service and support to researchers outside parties.

 The Contracts Associate is also the back up to the Team Administrative Partner providing coverage of administrative support to the research Contract team at Lawson as needed.  This would include intakes, logs and triages all contracts referred to the Contract team at Lawson, including advising researchers of contract assignment and expected time frame for review, supports and reports on contract time lines and managing of the Contracts Triage inbox. 

Rate of Pay:                    To commensurate with experience

Hours of Work:               37.5 hours per week

Duration:                         12 months (1 year)

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Law, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Clerk, or equivalent related education preferred
• Minimum two (2) years recent related experience in a similar role; preferably in a research environment
• Proficient with computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications and databases
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated attention detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively prioritize fluctuating workload demands in a busy environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.?Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.?Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:  
 Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements