Research Assistant Level 1
- Toronto, ON, Canada
For this position, the salary range is $39,873,021 to $54,826. · Full-time
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Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE)
has an exciting opportunity for a
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Level I
Position Number: 10300
Position Type: Full Time (10 Months)
Shift Type: Day
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours
Location: Toronto
Union: Non-Union
Date Posted: November 3, 2026
Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE) is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Research Assistant Level 1 to support the French-language validation study of the Brain Health Assessment (BHA).
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting research ethics submissions, coordinating recruitment activities, communicating with French-speaking study participants, and maintaining accurate research records and databases. This position requires proficiency in French and English, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the research team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
For this position, the salary range is $39,873,021 to $54,826.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
has an exciting opportunity for a
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Level I
Position Number: 10300
Position Type: Full Time (10 Months)
Shift Type: Day
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours
Location: Toronto
Union: Non-Union
Date Posted: November 3, 2026
Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE) is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Research Assistant Level 1 to support the French-language validation study of the Brain Health Assessment (BHA).
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting research ethics submissions, coordinating recruitment activities, communicating with French-speaking study participants, and maintaining accurate research records and databases. This position requires proficiency in French and English, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the research team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Literature reviews
- Assisting with participant recruitment and informed consent activities
- Assisting with the collection, management, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
- Assisting with database creation & maintenance
- Assisting with preparation of written materials: research ethics board applications, consent forms, recruitment materials, manuscripts, research reports, poster and presentation submissions
- Engagement with the lead investigators and the research team throughout the research process
- Completion of a B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline combined with at least one (1) year of relevant research
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken) is required, including the ability to communicate effectively with French-speaking research participants, create and review French-language study materials
- Experience with applying a client-centred approach to interacting and working with patient populations, particularly older adults
- Experience in quantitative research, including conducting basic data analyses using common statistical software such as R or SPSS
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
For this position, the salary range is $39,873,021 to $54,826.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the French-language validation study of the Brain Health Assessment by conducting literature reviews, assisting with recruitment and consent, and helping collect, manage, and analyze research data. Maintain databases and records, prepare ethics and study materials and research outputs, and collaborate with investigators and the research team.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, health sciences, or a related discipline and at least one year of relevant research experience are required. Candidates must be proficient in written and spoken French and English, have experience working with patient populations - particularly older adults - and be able to conduct basic quantitative analyses using R or SPSS and work with Microsoft Office.
Skills
- French-English Bilingual Communication
- Literature Reviews
- Participant Recruitment
- Informed Consent
- Qualitative Data Collection and Management
- Quantitative Data Collection and Management
- Basic Statistical Analysis
- R
- SPSS
- Database Creation and Maintenance
- Research Ethics Submissions
- Research Recordkeeping
- Research Writing
- Client-Centred Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Research Team Collaboration
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Healthcare
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Brain Health Assessment
- French-Language Validation Study
- Research Ethics Board
- Literature Reviews
- Participant Recruitment
- Informed Consent
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Basic Statistical Analysis
- R
- SPSS
- Database Creation
- Database Maintenance
- Research Records
- French-Language Study Materials
- Consent Forms
- Recruitment Materials
- Manuscripts
- Research Reports
- Posters
- Presentations
- Client-Centred Approach
- Older Adults
- Patient Populations
- Microsoft Office
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Health Sciences