Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).


This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton. Travel within Alberta is required for this position.


The Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a Research Project Coordinator. This person will work with the Principal Investigator on a research program focused on equity in emergency care, and will also contribute to the team's research and educational activities. The research program contains a portfolio of competitively funded provincial projects utilizing mixed methods to examine inequity in health care and health care access. Topics of study relate to Indigenous patients' emergency care, opioid use disorder treatment, COVID-19 disruptions to healthcare, and anti-racist intervention research. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering strong relationships and collaboration across internal and external disciplines and partners.


Reporting to the Academic Department Manager (ADM), and supervised by the Principal Investigator and the Research Associate, the Research Project Coordinator (RPC) coordinates and administers research study associated activities. The RPC assists in project planning, and ensures that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. The RPC recruits and coordinates research participants, collects data, and serves as principal administrative liaison for the project. The RPC provides administrative services to the investigators; develops and maintains record keeping systems and procedures.


To learn more about this research, please visit: Equity in Emergency Care - Anti Racism and Equity-Oriented Care Invention.


The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
Research Project Implementation

Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures, ensuring that all are compliant with University guidelines and policies, TCPS2, and research agreements with project partners. Prepares research ethics board application amendments as required. Plans, implements, and maintains data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; coordinates the collection and analysis of research data. Communicates with partners and stakeholderst about project progress. Maintains accurate records of data collection activities, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects. Gather literature and other research materials. Contribute to writing research manuscripts for publication Contribute to writing and submitting conference abstracts Comply with First Nations Ownership, Control, Access to, and Possession of data principles (OCAP) where applicable

Analysis/Dissemination

Accurately track analytic results. Perform qualitative coding. Perform quantitative analysis and reporting. Present results at project stakeholder/partner/team meetings. Produce dissemination materials such as posters, ppt slides, and other education materials.

We are seeking applicants whose knowledge, understanding, and lived experience with Indigenous communities in Canada provide the foundation for interacting with trust, care, and sensitivity with Indigenous patients in the Emergency Department and in First Nations Communities within Alberta.

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in a related field, e.g. social sciences, Indigenous studies, public health. Graduate degree preferred. Experience using qualitative research methods. Quantitative methods training and experience conducting quantitative analysis Strong data management skills Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines Strong analytical, critical thinking, organization, and leadership skills Demonstrated ability for professional report writing

Technical competencies:

Computer Competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of statistical programs such as R, SAS, SPSS would be an asset. Valid Driver's license.

Physical and environmental requirements:

Travel required, including long distances by road and/or small plane. Occasional evening and weekend work schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols is an asset Experience in community-based participatory and intervention research will be an asset Experience utilizing ethnography, participant observation or other observational research methods preferred Experience working with Indigenous organizations or community-based organizations is an asset Knowledge of Indigenous research methods, critical theory, anti-racism theory, institutional ethnography, and/or postcolonial theory is an asset

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The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.




The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.




Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.




At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

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

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.




L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.