Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Project Coordinator

Department/Unit

Pharmacy

Research Project

Reimagining Access to Primary Care for Canadians: A Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis of Pharmacist Prescribing Impact on the Quintuple Aim - The CareMAPRx Study

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP73-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (PSAC local 86001)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Four (4) years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$52,516 to $70,146 per annum

About the Organization

This multi-provincial study evaluates pharmacist prescribing in the context of the Quintuple Aim across Nova Scotia, Alberta, and Ontario. The study will use a convergent parallel mixed methods design, including qualitative interviews and analysis of administrative data, to inform best practices for wider adoption of pharmacist prescribing.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator will collaborate with an international team to coordinate all aspects of the project, including managing data collection, engaging interest-holders, and leading knowledge mobilization efforts to ensure project timelines, budget, and deliverables are met.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations across three provinces. This will include coordinating activities of research staff and graduate students. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation. Ensure compliance with ethics approvals, data governance, and CIHR funding conditions, including preparation of required reports. Coordinate multi-site data collection (qualitative interviews and administrative data). Lead qualitative data collection, including recruitment, and analysis. Prepare ethics applications for qualitative and administrative data. Prepare and submit data access requests and assist with interpretation of administrative data. Assist with mapping and comparing contextual factors of pharmacist prescribing models. Facilitate communication among research team members, patient partners, knowledge users, international collaborators, and other interest-holders. Organize and support virtual and in-person knowledge exchange sessions. Contribute to the development and implementation of knowledge translation strategies.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Research-based Master's degree in a health services research-related field (or equivalent training and experience). Proven experience coordinating research projects and/or program management as well as training and hands-on experience in qualitative research, including leading data collection and analysis. Familiarity with administrative data use in research, including ethics submissions and data access requests. Proven excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with the proven ability to collaborate effectively within an interprofessional team. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative, organizational and time management skills, and ability to work independently. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and patient-centred research.

Assets

Knowledge of Canadian health systems and pharmacist prescribing models. Experience applying implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR 2.0). Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

One (1)

Open Date

10/15/2025

Close Date

10/22/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19691