Designer & Developer of Clinical Trials Training Programs (Research Institute)

Job Title:

Designer & Developer of Clinical Trials Training Programs (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Work Location:

5252 DE MAISONNEUVE

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary full time

Salary:

$59,368.40 - $110,255.60 /Year

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
CANTRAIN is a national clinical trials training program (CTTP) created in response to a call by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). Its vision is to Consolidate, harmonize existing knowledge-based-only training offer, curate to streams of learners, implement the Join Task Force domains and levels of competencies, enhance the training offer by embedding mentor-led experiential learning and improve the quality and the capacity of the public and private Canadian clinical trials workforce, accompanied by Awards and Internships for Trainees in a real-world setting.

CANTRAIN is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

CANTRAIN also recognizes the need for experience, knowledge and guidance from communities disproportionately affected by chronic or rare diseases.

General Duties
The incumbent will use adult learning principles and e-Learning instructional strategies to develop, design, implement, and evaluate clinical research education curricula.

The incumbent’s primary roles and responsibilities are:
● Develop comprehensive and engaging modular educational curricula of the CANTRAIN CTTP to be uploaded onto the clinical trials training Learning Management System (LMS) platform,
● Build and convert existing and new educational material (i.e., such as but not limited to PowerPoint presentations) into technology-based online and mobile learning formats for the CANTRAIN LMS platform,
● Develop and design interactive knowledge checks and other methods of evaluating student learning for CANTRAIN learning pathways,
● Collaborate with clinical trials research educators and subject / content matter experts across multiple sites to develop and evaluate e-Learning courses and modules for adoption by CANTRAIN,
● Participate in ongoing education and CANTRAIN meetings to review milestones, metrics, and planning.

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Post-graduate education in Instructional design, adult education, eLearning development, Educational Technology, or related field.

Other elements considered an asset for this position: Bilingual in English and French would be an asset.

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an educational or similar development role.

Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Other requirements:
● In-depth knowledge and experience with industry-standard online learning tools including Articulate Storyline and Rise,
● In-depth knowledge and experience applying e-learning, QA and AODA standards,
● Experience with integrating e-learning modules into learning management systems,
● Developed artistic abilities, creation sense,
● Works well within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment to support CANTRAIN vision, mission and objectives,
● Ability to multitask, prioritize projects and utilize problem solving skills,
● Motivated with a strong attention to detail and accuracy,
● Excellent organisational skills.

** IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: To apply, a portfolio is mandatory with your CV. **

Status: Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: $59,368.40 to $110,255.60, commensurate with education & work experience
Work Shift: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Work Site: 5252 de Maisonneuve
If other, please specify: Hybrid, 2-days in-person and 3-days teleworking.

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]

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