Research Consultant

Description:

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is inviting proposals from qualified professionals to serve as a Research Consultant for a national initiative focused on Fatigue Risk Management (FRM) in medical residency training. This hybrid volunteer contract runs from August to October 2025, with a project budget between CAD 40,000 and 50,000.

The consultant will play a central role in examining and addressing issues of overwork and fatigue among resident doctors, synthesizing existing research and global best practices into an actionable, evidence-based framework. This resource will support future contract negotiations and national advocacy efforts, and be instrumental in mobilizing key stakeholders within Canada’s medical education system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research on fatigue and overwork in medical residency

• Identify and integrate best practices in fatigue risk management

• Develop a practical and evidence-based framework for use by RDoC

• Create a strategic engagement plan targeting medical education leaders across Canada

• Coordinate and communicate with national partners and stakeholders throughout the project

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Canadian health systems and public policy

  • Strategic engagement with national stakeholders

  • Health or medical education research

• Strong background in postgraduate medical education is considered a strong asset

• Excellent written communication and analysis skills

• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into actionable outputs

Contract Details:

• Duration: August to October 2025

• Budget: CAD 40,000 – 50,000 (fixed contract budget)

• Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

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