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Working for the School of Public Health
The Inner City Health and Wellness Program (ICHWP), located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, includes research initiatives that promote patient-centred care for people experiencing substance use disorders, poverty, and homelessness. ICHWP conducts applied health services and policy research using a variety of methodologies and methods, including patient outcome evaluations, survey studies, chart reviews, process evaluations, focused ethnographies and other qualitative methods, and policy analysis.
Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time research coordinator, working under the direction of Dr. Elaine Hyshka (ICHWP Scientific Director), Dr. Ginetta Salvalaggio (ICHWP Associate Scientific Director), Dr. Kathryn Dong (ICHWP Associate Scientific Director) to support the program’s research activities, including coordinating participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, literature reviews, peer engagement, and reporting. The research coordinator will work with the project team, project partners, and service operators to prepare proposals, ethics protocols, community reports, scientific publications, and other materials. The successful candidate may also be involved in additional research activities, if suited to their skills, and as time allows.
This position is ideal for someone with strong training and experience in qualitative or quantitative research, and working with structurally vulnerable populations. Past experience working with people who use substances in community and/or inner city settings is considered a strong asset. We are especially interested in a candidate with high attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong ability to work independently. ICHWP’s fast-paced, highly engaged research program will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work on research projects that contribute directly to improved health services and outcomes for people who use substances, their families, and communities.
Duties
Provides administrative support for grant applications, presentations, publications, reports and other program based initiatives
Provides administrative support for the team (e.g., organizing files, coordinating petty cash, website management, maintaining a filing system, organizing meetings including preparing minutes and agendas)
Basic accounting and budgeting duties (under supervision)
Collaborates with all team members, faculty, staff, students and research participants and liaises with external partners and collaborators as required
Prepares research documents and materials including ethics applications, grant proposals, literature reviews, progress and financial reports for funders, data collection tools and study protocols, etc.)
Performs study recruitment, data collection, entry and analysis, as well as data cleaning
Develops and maintains databases as required
Drafts manuscripts, reports, and lay-language documents
Assists with overseeing the work of trainees and research assistants
Produces and maintains knowledge translation, communication materials, and conference materials (i.e. abstracts, workshops)
Participates in setting and maintaining deadlines and timelines (i.e. for preparation of reports andpublications, conference material submission)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with vulnerable populations required
Experience collecting data in healthcare or community-based settings required
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, time management and independent work initiative
Excellent attention to detail and diligence
Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of internal and external research stakeholders
Ability to work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to work independently as well as with others on a team
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and timelines
Police information check and vulnerable sector check is required (results will be reviewed on a ‘case by case’ basis; the successful applicant will be reimbursed for this cost)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred
1-3 years previous research and research administrative experience preferred
Experience with a broad range of research methods preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, SPSS, and ATLAS.TI desirable
Proficiency in IT skills preferred
Knowledge of the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures would be beneficial
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
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Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 23, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
