Job Description

Date Posted: September 5, 2023
Req ID: 33654
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00045021

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto\'s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

The Research Officer is part of a team working at the Faculty of Kinesiology andPhysical Education and specifically in the Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre. The Research Officer supports various research and administrative aspects of several projects, with a general focus on relationships between physical activityand mental health. Specific current projects on youth quality sport participation focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion through a mixed methods, interdisciplinary perspective exploring multiple identify factors of race, Indigeneity, ability, social class, gender, and body size.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Exploring information from potential participants to determine if they meet study criteria
• Resolving issues in the course of data collection and escalating problems as required
• Coding quantitative and qualitative research data
• Generating reports
• Liaising with industry leaders and key target groups including athletes, coaches, officials, parents, youth, and sport administrators
• Organizing large team meetings with researchers and industry leaders
• Taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Exercise Sciences or Kinesiology, public health, or psychology/related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience coordinating aspects of research studies; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies; a demonstrated interest in physical activity is required
• Working knowledge of research and ethics policies and procedures and their application
• Experience with editing content for grant applications and coordinating components of grant applications would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and software
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), online survey software
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner
• Ability to exhibit sound judgment in decision making
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Identify and introduce variations to established administrative process to problem solve project-related issues as they arise.
• Must be able to work well under pressure, especially during peak periods
• Highly motivated with an ability to work well autonomously and to collaborate and participate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Decisive
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Note: This is a 3-year term with possibility of extension

Closing Date: September 13, 2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $56,514 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $72,271. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Rositsa Cholakyan

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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