Job Description

Research Initiatives and Services Health Data Research Network Canada (Contractual Position to March 31, 2024, with Possibility for Renewal)
This position is funded through an external grant BACKGROUND Heath Data Research Network (HDRN) Canada is a research-enabling, distributed network that supports multi-regional, person-focused research. The work of HDRN Canada is supported by a seven-year, $39M grant awarded by the CIHR under its Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) and has in-kind contributions from network member organizations across Canada. HDRN Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization with many complex and strategic relationships with Ministries of Health and other government entities (which are often funders of network members), with federal agencies and with other groups, networks, and data providers. The network comprises every national, provincial, and territorial centre that holds population-wide health data. As HDRN Canada, our 14 centres work together and share resources to support researchers in using the 543 health and social datasets that our centres hold. Supported by funding under SPOR, HDRN Canada is committed to public engagement that is continuous, substantial, and meaningful. The HDRN Canada Public Engagement Working Group (PE WG) has been established to develop and deliver HDRN Canada\'s Public Engagement (PE) Strategy, in collaboration with the HDRN Canada Public Advisory Council (PAC).
DUTIES The Public Engagement (PE) Research Assistant will work closely with HDRN Canada\'s Public Engagement Fellow, who is responsible for the development and implementation of key deliverables within HDRN Canada\'s PE Strategy, including the work of the PAC and other projects related to public engagement and health data. The PE Research Assistant will provide support for various research and administrative tasks that will further HDRN Canada\'s progress in meaningful public engagement, including coordinating PAC and PE WG meetings, subcommittees, and other meetings as needed; assisting in the planning of knowledge translation events and materials; recording and disseminating PAC and PE WG meeting summaries and materials; communicating with PE WG and PAC members about relevant public engagement opportunities; supporting HDRN Canada projects that include public engagement (e.g. dialogues and public engagement with the PAC and other diverse members of the public about health data); facilitating interactive discussions within the network and with external members of the public; assisting in the preparation of articles and papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals; conducting literature reviews related to PE; preparing blog posts for the HDRN Canada website on PE WG activities and plans; and performing other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Experience (up to 1 year) working directly with patients and members of the public; completion of a degree in health services, epidemiology, qualitative health research, or a related discipline; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Awareness of the uses of administrative health data to facilitate research; excellent communication and organizational skills; experience preparing and presenting research findings; good understanding of the research life cycle; collaborative working style; and ability to pursue projects independently is required. The ideal candidate will be competent in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and survey tools (e.g., Google Forms, Qualtrics). As HDRN Canada is a pan-Canadian network, its work is conducted in both English and French. Bilingualism (English and French), or a strong working knowledge of French and English, is strongly preferred. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement. SALARY $44,310 - $62,135 per annum (Non-Bargaining) CLOSING DATE March 3, 2023 COMPETITION NO. MUN02037 Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/ All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.