About the role

Research coordinator supporting the University of Alberta’s equity-in-emergency-care studies. Managing mixed-methods data collection, analysis, reporting, and research administration.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate initiation of research study protocols and establish compliant operating policies and procedures
Prepare research ethics board application amendments
Plan, implement, and maintain data collection and analysis systems
Coordinate collection and analysis of research data
Conduct observational, interview, and survey data collection
Maintain accurate and confidential data collection records
Gather literature and other research materials
Contribute to research manuscripts and conference abstracts
Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies
Comply with First Nations Ownership, Control, Access to, and Possession of data principles (OCAP®) where applicable
Track analytic results
Perform qualitative coding
Perform quantitative analysis and reporting
Plan and coordinate advisory board, steering committee, and working group meetings
Arrange venues, equipment, invitations, catering, and related meeting logistics
Perform regular website content maintenance
Travel long distances by road and/or small plane
Work occasional evening and weekend schedules

Post-secondary degree in a related field, e.g. social sciences, Indigenous studies, public health
Graduate degree preferred
Equivalent education and/or experience may also be considered
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
Experience using qualitative research methods
Quantitative methods training and experience conducting quantitative analysis
Strong data management skills
Knowledge of statistical programs such as R, SAS, SPSS
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong communication, team, and customer service skills, with ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
Ability to engage effectively with Indigenous communities, community organizations, academic researchers, and other collaborators
Strong analytical, critical thinking, organization, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability for professional report writing
Computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license
Must provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six demerits and/or two moving violations within the last two years

Comprehensive benefits package
Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)