Create a New Position: Research Employees

Creating a New PositionWill they receive academic credit?Are they paid by Unity Health Toronto?If paid by Unity Health Toronto- Type of Tax SlipUnity Health Toronto Employee?Forms/Instructions
In order to create a new Research Employee position, you must first have a job description. The Office of Research Administration has standard research employee job descriptions available for viewing through Unity Net (For Internal Use only; If not connected to the UHT network, please Click Here for a step-by-step guide on how to externally access internal documents) including assistants, technicians, co-ordinators and managers. If you can't find the job description you are looking for, we may have a similar job description already on file.

To post a new position please contact the Research Employment Coordinator.

Note: In order to find the best candidate possible, it is recommended that you post all positions and encourage any known candidates to apply.
NoYes, they are paid an hourly wage plus vacation. For a breakdown of detailed employer costs please click here (For Internal Use Only; If not connected to the UHT network please Click Here for a step-by-step guide on how to externally access internal documents). T4Yes. They may have access to health benefits and a pension depending on the type of engagement (permanent vs. contract vs. casual). Review and complete the Job Posting instruction sheet

Job Posting Form

Example Job Posting Templates

If you still have questions about the process for Posting a Job, contact the Research Employment Coordinator


If you still have questions about the process for hiring a Research Employee, contact the Research Employment Coordinator.

Amend an Existing Position

Please contact the Research Employment Coordinator to amend an existing Research Employee position.

This section is still under development.