Job Description

Date Posted: 09/20/2023
Req ID: 34020
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Health & Society
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00052243

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough consists of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Our department is home to a diverse community of researchers, teachers, and students who ask cutting-edge questions about health, disability, illness, and disease locally and globally and from a range of disciplinary perspectives.

This search aligns with the University\'s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator will support research activities on the topics of Indigenous health research with a focus on harm reduction, mental health, sexually transmitted blood borne infections, health services, intervention research, and Indigenous determinants of health. As a Research Coordinator, you will participate with the research team in the development of research protocols including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; survey design; apply scientific principles to undertake literature reviews; provide guidance to research assistants and community partners on the implementation of research activities from the recruitment and screening of research participants to data collection, analysis and sharing; manage study documents; and participate with the research team in the creation of study reports, publications, and presentations. You will also manage communication with research team members, partners, and stakeholders, by serving as the point of contact for research projects; monitor multiple research studies to ensure quality and achievement of expected timelines and deliverables; and assist with other aspects of study management. Your strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills will be critical to your success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling day-to-day project activities and maintaining project records
• Directing the activities of casual staff (eg. Research assistants)
• Tracking and monitoring research activities
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Implementing and executingqualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
• Formatting research results to be presentable and easily comprehensible
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required

Essential Qualifications:

• Master\'s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, or similar, is required
• Minimum of 3-years of related experience in coordinating large-scale research studies
• Experience working directly with research participants and with community agencies in the conduct of community-based research
• Experience coordinating research projects and implementing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience completing Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and editing content for grant applications
• Excellent working knowledge of PC platforms (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Access)
• Demonstrated experience fostering positive relationships with multiple groups including internal and external stakeholders and community partners
• Excellent working knowledge of PC platforms (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Access)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (oral and written) with an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints, workload pressures; managing conflicting priorities and deadlines despite regular interruptions
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience writing scientific peer-reviewed publications or presenting study findings at conferences and in other academic and public settings would be an asset
• Experience conducting research with racialized communities would be an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Decisive
• Meticulous
• Motivated self-learner
• Organized
• Proactive

Note:

• This is a 2 year Term Position
• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the

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Closing Date: 10/10/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $67,659 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,523. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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