Field & Lab Research Technician – Safety & Wellness

Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CAAT-pension plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP) is seeking a Research Technician to support field and laboratory-based research in Saskatchewan. Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, processing, equipment maintenance, and adherence to research protocols.

Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with travel within Saskatchewan and on-site work at CISWP offices and field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field and two years of related experience (co-op or internship included).
• Proficiency with data entry, spreadsheets, and basic statistical analysis software.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in applied settings.
• Familiarity with surveys, interviews, and field data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative and quantitative data collection activities, including fieldwork, surveys, interviews, and laboratory-based measurements.
• Assist with data management including entry, cleaning, preparation, processing, or analysis under senior staff guidance.
• Provide technical and logistical support for field and lab data collection to ensure research operations run smoothly.
• Develop proficiency in calibrating and assembling human measurement research equipment and technologies.
• Recruit, prepare, and inform participants, ensuring clear communication of study procedures and adherence to project protocols.
• Support CISWP field research programs such as DOSE and MOSAIC.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors & Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Studies, Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Excel

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP) is seeking a Research Technician to support field and laboratory-based research in Saskatchewan. Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, processing, equipment maintenance, and adherence to research protocols.

Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with travel within Saskatchewan and on-site work at CISWP offices and field sites.