Community Research Coordinator (Maskwacis)

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a Community Research Coordinator to assist with the 'Wichitasowin' project, which aims to support Indigenous adolescents with chronic health conditions. This hybrid position will be primarily based in Maskwacîs, Alberta, and involves community engagement and project administration. Ideal candidates will have experience in project coordination, knowledge of health disparities affecting Indigenous youth, and strong collaborative skills. The role also requires travel to neighboring towns and the university in Edmonton.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination and community engagement.
• Knowledge of health disparities affecting Indigenous youth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project assistance and coordination for the 'Wichitasowin' research project.
• Support recruitment of participants in the study.
• Collaborate closely with Indigenous patient navigator and research team.

Job description

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 position will primarily be in the First Nations Community of Maskwacîs, Alberta, but will require some travel to neighboring towns and the University of Alberta in Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) was founded in 2006 as a partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, with core funding from the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation (SCHF) and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation/Alberta Women's Hospital Foundation (RAHF/AWHF). Through the generous contributions of both foundations, WCHRI has been able to support the research excellence, training and development activities of investigators from a wide range of clinical and academic disciplines, all focusing their efforts on improving health outcomes for women and children in our province.

WCHRI is the only research institute in Canada -- and one of the few in the world -- to focus on women's and children's health, including perinatal health. The Institute is considered to be a national authority and leader in women's and children's health issues. The scope and complexity of WCHRI is extensive --supporting over 430 members from 14 faculties and three colleges across the University of Alberta.

This position will be responsible for providing project assistance and coordination for the “Wichitasowin” research project; a 2-year initiative aimed at helping Indigenous adolescents and young adults age 16-25 in the community of Maskwacîs who are living with a chronic health condition, as they move from pediatric health care to adult health care. This program is a response to the pressing need for targeted program development and research to address health disparities among Indigenous adolescents and young adults, recognizing the importance of culturally informed and community-centered approaches. This position will work primarily in Maskwacîs to support recruitment of participants in this study. The Community Research Coordinator will provide community engagement and administration support to the study, and will collaborate closely with an Indigenous patient navigator, other members of the research team, and other WCHRI staff.

This position will primarily be in Maskwacîs but will require some travel to neighboring towns and the University of Alberta in Edmonton.