Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Research Fellow

Department/Unit

Health & Human Performance

Research Project

Health Care in a Climate Crisis

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP68-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

9 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$64,000 per annum

About the Organization

The Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care is an interdisciplinary research and training environment committed to exploring the complex interconnections between human health, environmental sustainability, and equitable care systems. Our team spans several units at Dalhousie University and relies on insightful data to power our understanding of the environmental impacts associated with health care delivery.

Job Summary

Health Care in a Climate Crisis focuses on estimating greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts of surgical procedures and hospital operations. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the research fellow will support our work in creating sustainable healthy food options in healthcare facilities and services. The research fellow will have expertise in health promotion, quantitative data analysis, and will be extremely well organized, personable and able to communicate effectively with health system employees and other organizations that promote sustainable food in health systems. The research fellow will join a larger team of health researchers and clinicians focused on research towards the development of sustainable health systems.

Key Responsibilities

Liaising with health authorities and other organizations among Canada's provincial health systems, to identify and procure food data and food policies that support an evaluation of the environmental impacts of health system operations at the hospital and system levels. Analysis of data may include (but are not limited to) data collected as part of in-patient food services, food sales data from restaurants and cafeterias in clinical environments, and food procurement data on items purchased to support food service delivery in healthcare environments. Summarizing the data analyze the data for trends and patterns and provide clear, well-written interpretations.

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

Master's degree in health promotion (or related degree). Experience in database development and the analytical expertise to carry out analyses necessary to support estimation of environmental impacts of food. Strong collaboration and excellent written and oral communication skills

Assets

Experience in statistical analysis

Additional Information

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

Application Consideration

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



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

here

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

10/03/2025

Close Date

10/14/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19634