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George Brown Polytechnic (GB) Research Ethics Board (REB)
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Research Ethics Board (REB) New Member Recruitment
The George Brown Research Ethics Board (GB REB) is responsible for reviewing the ethical acceptability of all research involving human participants that takes place within the George Brown community. The GB REB ensures that all research activities involving human participants aligns with the standards established in the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS).
The GB REB strives to be welcoming and approachable while carrying out its primary mission of protecting research participants and maintaining high quality and standards in research involving human participants by working collaboratively with researchers. A full description of the role and responsibilities of GB REB members is provided in the GB REB Terms of Reference. To request a copy of the Terms of Reference, contact researchethics@georgebrown.ca.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions to represent our diverse community:
- Member
- Ad hoc Advisor (non-voting GB REB members with specialized expertise in addition to that available on the GB REB)
George Brown is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
Membership
Members will be appointed for a two-year term starting on September 1, 2026.
To ensure independence of GB REB decision making, senior administrators (employees at or above the level of Associate Dean or Director) are not eligible to serve as members of the GB REB. All other GB employees (i.e., full-time and part-time faculty, support staff and administrators) and external community members are eligible to submit an expression of interest.
GB REB members are appointed by the President. In appointing and renewing GB REB members, the President or their designate will consider the qualifications and expertise needed to enable the GB REB to fulfil its mandate.
Member Qualifications
At minimum, all GB REB members must complete the Tri-Council Policy Statement Course on Research Ethics. Previous research experience, particularly experience as a principal investigator of a funded research project, is an asset. Additional qualifications or training may be required depending on the specific role of the member.
Responsibilities and Commitment
Members must be able to:
- Complete onboarding training and review relevant training documentation including REB Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Commit time for GB REB monthly meetings (including meeting preparation)
- Complete delegated reviews of low-risk submissions on a rolling basis
- Participate in discussions with other GB REB members and invited researchers, offering views and opinions clearly and directly while listening respectfully to others
- Provide meaningful contribution to the review of protocols and submissions
- Consider complex issues thoughtfully and objectively
- Maintain confidentiality of all GB REB materials and discussions
The time needed to review materials each month can vary depending on the number, content and complexity of the submissions to the GB REB. Time for GB REB activities will be recognized in the workload of George Brown employees, in consultation with and approved by their respective manager. Community members (not George Brown employees) are volunteers and are typically not financially compensated for their time.
How to Apply
Submit the GB REB Membership Expression of Interest Form to researchethics@georgebrown.ca and include a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae/résumé. Expressions of interest will be accepted until 12:00pm (noon) on Monday, March 9, 2026
Questions? Contact researchethics@georgebrown.ca.
>> Download the Expression of Interest Form
The GB REB is responsible for reviewing the ethical acceptability of all research involving human participants that takes place within the GB community. The REB ensures that all research involving human participants aligns with the standards established in the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022). This may include reviewing the ethical acceptability of research involving human participants conducted by researchers external to the GB community if that research involves GB employees or students as participants.