ENHANCE Study Coordinator

The University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking an ENHANCE Study Coordinator for the OK Stroke Research Lab in Kelowna. This part-time, 0.8 FTE position supports recruitment, data collection and coordination across sites for a 12-month study with potential renewal.

Reporting to Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, you will manage literature searches, data entry, and grantee communications while assisting with publications and grant-related tasks as part of the ENHANCE project.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or graduation from a technical college with relevance to rehabilitation/healthcare.
• Preference for candidates with direct research experience.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team, positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and assess patients in rehabilitation studies.
• Assemble and distribute study-related packages for data collection.
• Data entry in RedCap with frequent auditing of data completeness.
• Coordinate communication among multiple study sites.

Skills

Undergraduate degree

Research experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Technician II Job Title ENHANCE Study Coordinator Department UBCO | Sakakibara Laboratory | Southern Medical Program | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $28.65 - $32.84 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date September 29, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 30, 2027

This is a (12 month) term position with possibility of renewal. This is a part time position at 0.8 FTE

Please include a cover letter with your application.

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

This position will undertake a variety of research-related activities in the Okanagan Stroke Research Lab at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. Research activities will primarily include recruiting, undertaking study operations, and conducting assessments for the Exploring the natural history of chronic disease self-management and health resource utilization after stroke (ENHANCE) study. In this study, participants complete 5 assessments every 3 months, over 12 months. Typical research activities will also be expected (literature searches, database management, data entry). This position may also analyze and synthesize research data and use this information to write reports and contribute to grant applications.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

This position will work at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. This position will report to Dr. Brodie Sakakibara.

WORK PERFORMED

• Recruit, interview and assess patients participating in rehabilitation studies
• Assemble and distribute study-related packages required for data collection
• Conduct data entry in RedCap with frequent auditing of data completeness
• Serve as primary point of contact and coordinate communication and collaboration among other study sites
• Follow-up with participants via phone (e.g., scheduling, honorarium preferences, troubleshooting equipment and shipping challenges)
• Perform literature searches, data extraction and database maintenance
• Develop media/materials to disseminate research to clinicians (knowledge translation)
• Actively participate in research team meetings to define and plan research participant recruitment strategies, protocols and goals.
• Support the work of research trainees.
• Support the general administration of the OK Stroke Research Lab’s activities, including preparation and submissions of publications and grants, scheduling meetings and research activities, organizing meetings and travel.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Inappropriate interactions with study participants could result in negative health outcomes, and patients and their families becoming frustrated, angry or seeking compensation. Inappropriate interactions with university staff could result in termination of studies, thus impacting the long-term viability of the studies. Inattention to paperwork detail (errors on forms) could jeopardize the results of clinical trials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This role will be supervised by Dr. Brodie Sakakibara and research trainees. The supervisors may at times not be on-site that the candidate is working; thus, this role must be fully competent and independent in their ability to follow the study protocols.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute.
• A University/college degree in a program related to rehabilitation, disability or other healthcare discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct research experience.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills, ability to work alone and as a member of a team, positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm and experience with seniors and those with chronic conditions.
• Candidates also need to be able to work with older adults with disability in both the acute hospital setting and community.
• Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and writing skills, as well as be self-directed.
• The candidate would benefit from having previous relevant training in research data gathering and analysis in university and healthcare settings and experience in drafting reports and other research documents.
• Candidates will be provided with detailed training to undertake these activities, but this position requires a great deal of professionalism, organizational and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].