Research Assistant - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Research Assistant:

Primary Purpose:
To provide research support for the Mâmawô-Kotawân project.

Pewaseskwan is partnering with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Project ECHO to bring peer support workers together virtually, offering ongoing training and cultural and mental health support to increase capacity and prevent burnout.

These ongoing virtual meetings will nurture community, improve training and mentorship, and provide a consistent support structure to peer support workers in underserved communities.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Assistant will work closely with the Mâmawô-Kotawân team, Project ECHO, peer support workers and the organizations that support them, and a Community Guiding Circle (CGC).

Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.

The applicant must be capable of working efficiently, using their skills to organize and support their team.

Our group utilizes a hybrid work model, balanced between on-campus, virtual, and community-based work, with the latter demanding irregular hours and travel.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Database input and management research participant tracking
Report creation for research grant funding
Assist with manuscripts, posters, presentations and other communications for knowledge mobilization with academic and community partners
Creation of surveys to gather demographics using iECHO, redcap and other datacollecting methods
Facilitate secure transfer and storage of research recordings and raw data (demographics, questionnaires) per ethics protocols
Taking part in cultural activities, creating safe spaces for participants and research team members
Moderation of ECHO project meetings
Assist with metadata tagging of research recordings
Research honoraria payments; tracking and reconciliation of expenses
Planning and scheduling of travel for research team and research participants
Support project leads and the research team in scheduling and making arrangements for team meetings and gatherings

This list is not extensive and can be revised depending on the workload and capabilities of current staff members.

Qualifications

Education:
Undergraduate degree in a relative field of study or life experiences amounting to such.

Experience:

Experience working with some or all of the following communities:
Indigenous communities
People with lived and living experience of sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBI)
People who use drugs
The 2SLGBTQ+ community
Knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures will be considered an asset
Experience with research grant writing would be an asset
Experience within the medical or educational research fields would be an asset
Comfort with virtual meeting platforms and chat moderation
Experience with PHAC and/or Project ECHO would be a strong asset
Experience with Redcap would be an asset
Familiarity with administrative duties necessary for research with human participants (i.e., scheduling data collection activities, researchrelated record keeping, admin support for research meetings, etc.).

Skills:

Strong Microsoft skills
Scheduling for multiple people
Spreadsheet management
PowerPoint creation and editing
SharePoint and OneDrive file systems
Ability to work independently, take initiative and be a selfstarter
Ability to work collaboratively in the context of a team and with community
Flexible thinking, ability to work problems and solve issues
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Planning and supporting events, including ceremonies or inperson gatherings
Highly proficient interpersonal skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Can communicate clearly with people from different backgrounds and education levels
Ability to contribute and collaborate
Manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail and accuracy

In addition:

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of and experience in Indigenous health research, including ethical considerations and Indigenous principles and approaches to research (TCPS2, HIPA, OCAP)
Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with Indigenous communities, including knowledge of community protocols and Indigenous ways of knowing

Department:
College of Medicine

Status:
Term 24 with the possibility of extension

Employment Group:
Research Positions - Non-union

Shift:
Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $ per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Phase/Band:
Salary Band 6

Posted Date: 1/25/2024

Closing Date: 2/8/2024 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidel