EDRG Recruiter

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Vancouver is seeking a part-time EDRG Recruiter to support research in child development. This role involves overseeing participant recruitment, coordinating information materials, and engaging in outreach activities. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and a background in psychology or a related field. This position offers a compensation range between $4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD monthly.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and booking of participants for studies.
• Coordinate public information about research centres.
• Engage in outreach activities for participant recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school graduation

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

FileMaker Pro

HTML

MySQL

Graphic design software

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title EDRG Recruiter

Department Research | Hamlin | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range $4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date October 31, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

July 15, 2026

This is a part-time 40% position and the full time salary will be prorated accordingly.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Works part-time in the Department of Psychology for the Early Development Research Group (EDRG), which is comprised of seven research centres: (1) the Social Cognitive Development Lab directed by Dr. Andrew Baron. (2) the K.I.D. Studies Centre directed by Dr. Susan Birch. (3) the Language Development Centre directed by Dr. Geoff Hall. (4) the Centre for Infant Cognition directed by Dr. Kiley Hamlin. (5) the Centre for Cognitive Development directed by Dr. Darko Odic. (6) the Infant Studies Centre directed by Dr. Janet F. Werker. (7) the Baby Learning Lab directed by Dr. Lauren Emberson.

Oversees and coordinates the recruitment and booking of local families with children to participate in development studies across the EDRG. Takes responsibility for determining appropriate potential sources for participants; composing communication and promotional material; making public and internal presentations; entering data in the EDRG s recruitment database; booking participants for studies; and communicating with the Coordinators of each Centre regarding database and booking protocols.

Organizational Status

Reports to the seven EDRG Directors and is directly supervised by the Research Manager. Works closely with Lab Coordinators, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research technicians. Oversees the work of undergraduate research assistants.

Work Performed

• Recruits subjects for studies on infant and child development by calling families from an existing database to gather information and schedule participation times.
• Coordinates all public information about the seven Centres in the EDRG. Collects, updates, and formats text for brochures, newsletters, posters, and websites used for communicating with families and recruiting new families.
• Mails out information and study results letters, and contacts community centres and other outreach organizations for sharing information about the EDRG.
• Collects, enters and coordinates information about potential participants in an existing database.
• Assists with maintaining scheduling records for study participants across the Centres and provides basic support with booking participants according to established procedures. May assist senior staff by attending meetings to record notes or gather scheduling information.
• Assists with showing new lab members how to complete basic booking or data entry tasks and follows existing protocols. Helps update simple instructions or checklists under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assists with updating materials used in amendment requests and annual renewals for the UBC Behavioural Research Ethic Board.
• Engages in some outreach activities for recruitment, including community fairs and events.
• Updating recruitment protocols to reflect current procedures and practices.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, participants or reputation, and the slowing down of productivity in the laboratory, or ethics approval being delayed.

Supervision Received

The employee will be under general supervision by the seven EDRG Directors and by the Research manager, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Directors and by the Behavioural Ethics Review Board of UBC before it is made public.

Supervision Given

The employee may oversee the work of undergraduate research assistants and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or other related discipline preferred.
• Computer experience, with preference given to those with Mac and Linux experience and with knowledge of FileMaker Pro, HTML, and MySQL.
• Understanding of social media advertising Facebook, Instagram is an asset; some graphic design experience preferred.
• Experience working with parents and infants, with children and with the public, and in giving public presentations would be assets for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.