The Research Ethics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the assessment and review of research applications submitted to the Ottawa Health Science Network Research Ethics Board (OHSN-REB). The Research Ethics Coordinator works with Board Members, Chair (Vice-Chairs) and REB Manager to facilitate researchers to obtain and maintain ethics approval for human participant research in accordance with policies, procedures, national and international guidelines, and applicable regulations. The Research Ethics Coordinator provides support and assistance to the researchers and their teams to help facilitate the REB process.

Knowledge and understanding and compliance with the current Tri-Council Policy Statement Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2), the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals For Human Use Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICHGCP E6(R2), and Health Canada/U.S. Food and Drug Regulations, as applicable.

Familiarity with clinical research environmentComprehensive understanding of applicable guidance, policy and regulations governing human research ethics