Hamilton Health Sciences
Director, Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca and search for Requisition # 125611
HHS Requisition #125611
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre
Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary: $83.37 - $106.88 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Program at Hamilton Health Sciences is based at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC), one of Canada’s leading academic cancer centres and the regional cancer program for a population of more than 3 million people across Central West Ontario.
The JHCC includes the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), which is an academic cancer center seeing more than 7500 new cancer patients each year. The JCC provides consultation and specialized assessment, treatment, follow-up and urgent care for patients with cancer and their families. Services include comprehensive programs in systemic and radiation therapy, surgical oncology, malignant hematology and supportive care.
Research is a fundamental part of what we do at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). HHS has a decades-long track record of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
The Clinical Trials enterprise at the JCC is an internationally recognized oncology research program. Research areas are inclusive of all phases of therapeutic, supportive care, and non-therapeutic studies. Clinical trials personnel are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research. Clinical and translational research is integral to JCC’s mission of advancing leading edge cancer treatments.
Position Summary
The Director of Cancer Research and Clinical Trials provides senior strategic and executive leadership for the cancer clinical research enterprise at Hamilton Health Sciences and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Reporting to the Vice President of Oncology, and the Executive Director, Research Strategy & Operations, the Director is accountable for the overall vision, growth, quality, and sustainability of the evolving Cancer Research and Clinical Trials portfolio.
The Director, in partnership with the Medical Director for Cancer Clinical Research in a dyad model, sets the enterprise-level strategy for cancer research and clinical trials, ensuring alignment with oncology clinical priorities, institutional research strategy, academic partnerships, and provincial and national cancer research objectives. The role provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Trials Department through its management team, ensuring that operational infrastructure, workforce models, and funding strategies enable the successful delivery of a large, complex portfolio of academic and industry sponsored studies across all disease sites and relevant clinical programs, including Cancer Genetics, diagnostics, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, supportive care, and regional partner programs.
As a senior leader within an academic health sciences centre, the Director integrates clinical research into care delivery, builds and sustains strong internal partnerships with Medical Directors, investigators, and research operations, and advances external partnerships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and academic collaborators. The Director ensures that cancer clinical trials enhance patient access to innovation, meet the highest standards of safety and quality, and positions HHS as a leading and trusted site for high-impact cancer research, clinical trials, and research-enabled care nationally and internationally.
The Director will build the infrastructure, partnerships, culture, and operational discipline required to make research participation a routine and equitable part of cancer care, so that every patient has the opportunity to participate in research where appropriate.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days. Participation in leadership on-call and operational escalation processes as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, sciences, business, health administration or a related discipline relevant to oncology research.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cancer clinical research, clinical trials, research operations, or a closely related academic health sciences discipline
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing teams, programs, or portfolios in a complex, regulated research environment
Demonstrated expertise in leading or overseeing operations across the full clinical trials lifecycle, including feasibility, activation, conduct, monitoring, close out, and reporting
Strong working knowledge of clinical research regulations and standards, including Health Canada, REB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and sponsor compliance
Proven ability to provide strategic and operational leadership in a matrixed, highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with medical leaders (e.g. medical director of research institute), principal investigators, and research operations teams
Strong relationship building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to patient‑centered, equity‑informed research, quality, and safety
Experience contributing to research governance structures and institutional decision making forums
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level change across a matrixed academic health sciences centre.
Experience integrating research activity into clinical care pathways, disease-site programs, and multidisciplinary clinical operations.
Working knowledge of research finance, contracts, cost recovery, sponsor negotiations, collective agreements, and sustainability planning.
Demonstrated understanding of precision oncology, Cancer Genetics, molecular diagnostics, or related research-enabled models of care.
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Director, Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca and search for Requisition # 125611
HHS Requisition #125611
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre
Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary: $83.37 - $106.88 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Program at Hamilton Health Sciences is based at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC), one of Canada’s leading academic cancer centres and the regional cancer program for a population of more than 3 million people across Central West Ontario.
The JHCC includes the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), which is an academic cancer center seeing more than 7500 new cancer patients each year. The JCC provides consultation and specialized assessment, treatment, follow-up and urgent care for patients with cancer and their families. Services include comprehensive programs in systemic and radiation therapy, surgical oncology, malignant hematology and supportive care.
Research is a fundamental part of what we do at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). HHS has a decades-long track record of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
The Clinical Trials enterprise at the JCC is an internationally recognized oncology research program. Research areas are inclusive of all phases of therapeutic, supportive care, and non-therapeutic studies. Clinical trials personnel are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research. Clinical and translational research is integral to JCC’s mission of advancing leading edge cancer treatments.
Position Summary
The Director of Cancer Research and Clinical Trials provides senior strategic and executive leadership for the cancer clinical research enterprise at Hamilton Health Sciences and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Reporting to the Vice President of Oncology, and the Executive Director, Research Strategy & Operations, the Director is accountable for the overall vision, growth, quality, and sustainability of the evolving Cancer Research and Clinical Trials portfolio.
The Director, in partnership with the Medical Director for Cancer Clinical Research in a dyad model, sets the enterprise-level strategy for cancer research and clinical trials, ensuring alignment with oncology clinical priorities, institutional research strategy, academic partnerships, and provincial and national cancer research objectives. The role provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Trials Department through its management team, ensuring that operational infrastructure, workforce models, and funding strategies enable the successful delivery of a large, complex portfolio of academic and industry sponsored studies across all disease sites and relevant clinical programs, including Cancer Genetics, diagnostics, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, supportive care, and regional partner programs.
As a senior leader within an academic health sciences centre, the Director integrates clinical research into care delivery, builds and sustains strong internal partnerships with Medical Directors, investigators, and research operations, and advances external partnerships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and academic collaborators. The Director ensures that cancer clinical trials enhance patient access to innovation, meet the highest standards of safety and quality, and positions HHS as a leading and trusted site for high-impact cancer research, clinical trials, and research-enabled care nationally and internationally.
The Director will build the infrastructure, partnerships, culture, and operational discipline required to make research participation a routine and equitable part of cancer care, so that every patient has the opportunity to participate in research where appropriate.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days. Participation in leadership on-call and operational escalation processes as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, sciences, business, health administration or a related discipline relevant to oncology research.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cancer clinical research, clinical trials, research operations, or a closely related academic health sciences discipline
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing teams, programs, or portfolios in a complex, regulated research environment
Demonstrated expertise in leading or overseeing operations across the full clinical trials lifecycle, including feasibility, activation, conduct, monitoring, close out, and reporting
Strong working knowledge of clinical research regulations and standards, including Health Canada, REB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and sponsor compliance
Proven ability to provide strategic and operational leadership in a matrixed, highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with medical leaders (e.g. medical director of research institute), principal investigators, and research operations teams
Strong relationship building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to patient‑centered, equity‑informed research, quality, and safety
Experience contributing to research governance structures and institutional decision making forums
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level change across a matrixed academic health sciences centre.
Experience integrating research activity into clinical care pathways, disease-site programs, and multidisciplinary clinical operations.
Working knowledge of research finance, contracts, cost recovery, sponsor negotiations, collective agreements, and sustainability planning.
Demonstrated understanding of precision oncology, Cancer Genetics, molecular diagnostics, or related research-enabled models of care.
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Program Description:
The Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) provides timely, low-barrier access to specialized mental health care. An interdisciplinary team delivers assessment, brief intervention, and stabilization supports for individuals in crisis. The clinic aims to reduce pressure on emergency departments and enhance continuity of care across the system. Services are delivered in close collaboration with partners, including police, paramedics, and local emergency departments.
This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position will have a strong focus on delivering mental health care to patients presenting to the UCC. The role will support triage, perform assessments and provide brief follow-up treatment as appropriate. The ideal candidate is skilled in crisis intervention and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Duties :
Support triage, assessment, and follow-up care for individuals presenting in crisis.
Works in partnership with the program psychiatrist to deliver short-term treatment plans for clients who meet appropriate criteria, working independently with appropriate oversight from the psychiatrist.
Integrates clinical findings and evidence-based practice to formulate diagnoses and develop initial care plans.
Collaborates with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that promote optimal outcomes.
Participate in the dissemination and utilization of best practice guidelines.
Provide education, mentorship and support to the health care team, primary care providers, hospital partners, and community groups.
Advocates for supportive and safe client care as well as collaborative practice and utilization of evidence-informed practices, in conjunction with other primary care providers at The Royal including the NPs across the hospital.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Nursing or BSCN with specialty certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience is required.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario in the Extended Class is required (CNO).
Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) or Nurse Practitioner – Adult
Master’s preparation as a Nurse Practitioner or BSCN with specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Able to demonstrate achievement of the nurse practitioner competencies of professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA and CSA).
Recognized leadership skills with the ability to build the inter-disciplinary team approach to care delivery.
Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team.
Excellent written and communication skills
CPR
Valid Ontario’s drivers license (travel may be required)
English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Program Description:
The Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) provides timely, low-barrier access to specialized mental health care. An interdisciplinary team delivers assessment, brief intervention, and stabilization supports for individuals in crisis. The clinic aims to reduce pressure on emergency departments and enhance continuity of care across the system. Services are delivered in close collaboration with partners, including police, paramedics, and local emergency departments.
This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position will have a strong focus on delivering mental health care to patients presenting to the UCC. The role will support triage, perform assessments and provide brief follow-up treatment as appropriate. The ideal candidate is skilled in crisis intervention and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Duties :
Support triage, assessment, and follow-up care for individuals presenting in crisis.
Works in partnership with the program psychiatrist to deliver short-term treatment plans for clients who meet appropriate criteria, working independently with appropriate oversight from the psychiatrist.
Integrates clinical findings and evidence-based practice to formulate diagnoses and develop initial care plans.
Collaborates with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that promote optimal outcomes.
Participate in the dissemination and utilization of best practice guidelines.
Provide education, mentorship and support to the health care team, primary care providers, hospital partners, and community groups.
Advocates for supportive and safe client care as well as collaborative practice and utilization of evidence-informed practices, in conjunction with other primary care providers at The Royal including the NPs across the hospital.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Nursing or BSCN with specialty certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience is required.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario in the Extended Class is required (CNO).
Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) or Nurse Practitioner – Adult
Master’s preparation as a Nurse Practitioner or BSCN with specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Able to demonstrate achievement of the nurse practitioner competencies of professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA and CSA).
Recognized leadership skills with the ability to build the inter-disciplinary team approach to care delivery.
Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team.
Excellent written and communication skills
CPR
Valid Ontario’s drivers license (travel may be required)
English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Purpose:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs.
Duties:
Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation.
Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR).
Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
Create and implement discharge plans, finalize documentation, and support safe transitions.
Provide primary and psychiatric care, including prescribing and monitoring medications.
Lead health promotion and education initiatives for patients and caregivers.
Participate in quality improvement, mentorship, and advocacy to strengthen geriatric mental health services.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing or BSCN with specialty certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) or a Nurse Practitioner – Adult (NP-Adult) is required.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario in the Extended Class is required (CNO).
Able to demonstrate achievement of the nurse practitioner competencies of professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Minimum of 5 year's experience.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA and CSA).
Have met the Royal nursing and hospital standards for mandatory education (CPR, WHIMIS, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training).
Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs.
Duties:
Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation.
Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR).
Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
Create and implement discharge plans, finalize documentation, and support safe transitions.
Provide primary and psychiatric care, including prescribing and monitoring medications.
Lead health promotion and education initiatives for patients and caregivers.
Participate in quality improvement, mentorship, and advocacy to strengthen geriatric mental health services.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing or BSCN with specialty certification as Nurse Practitioner is required.
Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) or a Nurse Practitioner – Adult (NP-Adult) is required.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Province of Ontario in the Extended Class is required (CNO).
Able to demonstrate achievement of the nurse practitioner competencies of professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Minimum of 5 year's experience.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporation of this legislation into practice (Mental health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, PHIPA and CSA).
Have met the Royal nursing and hospital standards for mandatory education (CPR, WHIMIS, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training).
Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional inter-disciplinary treatment team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
