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Chair of Research Ethics Board Services for National Research Council Canada

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Chair (or President) of its Research Ethics Board (REB): - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Secretary General's Office - Contracting authority: Ryan Neumeyer - Services Requested: - Chair of the NRC Research Ethics Board (REB) - Leadership and facilitation of monthly REB meetings - Review of ethics applications and research protocols involving human participants - Mentoring REB members, policy development, and reporting - Preparation of training materials and compliance with ethical standards (including TCPS 2) - Contract Details: - Initial contract period of 2 years, with up to four additional 2-year option periods - Estimated 250 hours of service per year - Initial contract value: $130,000 CAD (excluding taxes) - Notable Requirements: - Advanced degree (master's or higher) in ethics, law, science, or applied science - Extensive experience chairing research ethics boards - Compliance with NRC policies, Canadian content, and integrity verification - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional service opportunity - Place of Performance: - NRC facility at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON

Description

This solicitation seeks the services of an experienced and qualified individual to serve as the Chair of the National Research Council (NRC) Research Ethics Board (REB) for a period of 2 years, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, with the possibility of four additional 2-year contract extensions. The Chair will report to the NRC Senior Ethics Officer and support the NRC REB in maintaining high ethical standards in research involving human participants. Responsibilities include overseeing the ethical review of research proposals and ensuring compliance with policy requirements and ethical standards. The Chair provides overall leadership for the REB and facilitates the review process based on NRC policies and procedures.

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