Research Services follows the policies and procedures of Capital Health People Services Department. The Research Services Human Resources Manager provides client-based support to all research staff. Researchers are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Manager, Judith Thompson at judith.thompson@cdha.nshealth.ca for assistance with hiring in order to simplify and accelerate the process.

The HR Manager facilitates the hiring of research staff by: 

• Assessing staff requirements for research projects
• Posting for new or replacement positions
• Selecting the appropriate applicants and providing interview questions and skill testing assignments, if required
• Reference checking for potential staff
• Interfacing with Capital Health People Services to complete the administrative hiring process
• In collaboration with Capital Health, arranging for Payroll Services, People Services, IT requirements and space allocation for new employees.

In addition to Capital Health Orientation, all research employees are provided with an orientation to Research Services.

The HR Manager assists research teams with regular performance appraisals. and facilitates research teams in achieving healthy work environments. In addition, the HR Manager ensures that any staff termination processes are appropriately completed.