Job Description

Bargaining Unit: NON UNION

Status: Full Time TEMPORARY

Department: Centre for Applied Health Research

Site: St. Joseph's Hospital

Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $24.27 per hour

St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) is currently recruiting for an internship position with the Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR), a research and evaluation department at SJCG. The Research Intern will be involved in all areas of the research cycle, including: data collection, management, analysis, and reporting; application of relevant and appropriate methodology to the research process; and dissemination activities including report, manuscript, or presentation preparation. In addition to research activities, the intern will also contribute to program evaluations, assisting in the design, implementation, and analysis of evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs and services at St. Joseph's Care Group. This role offers recent graduates, or individuals transitioning into a new field, the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained through their post-secondary education, while building valuable experience in research and evaluation.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Degree in relevant discipline (For example, Epidemiology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Psychology, Public Health)

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills Flexible, with the ability to manage changing priorities Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information Must be at a minimum intermediate skill level in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software

Assets:

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline Experience with online survey software (e.g., REDCap) Experience with SPSS and/or Stata statistical software Experience with bibliographic search (e.g., Pubmed) and management (e.g., Zotero) software Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and Adobe TCPS2: Core-2022 certification

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must submit a current CV or resume AND a maximum 1-page cover letter.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

NOHFC Requirements:

The following eligibility requirements must be met under the NOHFC funding program:




+ Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field

+ Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship

+ Candidate must be at least 18 years of age

+ Candidate must reside and be legally entitled to work in Canada

For the Workforce Development Stream.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream.