Posted 4 days ago
Research Assistant Level 1
@ Baycrest
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE) is hiring a temporary Research Assistant Level I to support the French-language validation study of the Brain Health Assessment. The role covers literature reviews, participant recruitment, data management and research writing, and requires French and English fluency. The position is full-time for 10 months, 70 hours biweekly, on day shift in Toronto.
Responsibilities:
- Literature reviews
- Assist with participant recruitment and informed consent
- Collect, manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
- Create and maintain databases
- Prepare ethics applications, consent forms and research reports
Requirements summary:
- B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences with one year of research experience
- Fluency in French and English, written and spoken
- Client-centred approach with older adults
- Basic data analysis in R or SPSS
- Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Psychology, Neuroscience, Health Sciences |
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Baycrest
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A world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity.
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Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health. Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity. An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.
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- 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2E1, CA
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Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health. Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1918 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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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:
- 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
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
- 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
Compensation:
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.
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