Research Analyst

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Position Summary

BCIT’s MAKE+ Applied Research department is currently seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Research Analyst specializing in mixed methods human factors research. This technical position is responsible for supporting and conducting applied research involving human subjects, with a focus on assistive technologies and medical devices, and related duties within the department.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports, as a team participant, the Dean, Director, Project Leader, or Research Associate in the technical aspects of planning, organizing and conducting applied research project(s) in the BCIT Technology Centre, within the incumbent’s field of technical expertise. Assists in ensuring that projects are conducted with the most effective use of current technology.
• Assists team members in developing project proposals for potential sponsors (industrial clients or granting agencies).
• When projects are established, performs hands-on technical work using appropriate hardware and/or software, in laboratory, field, or other settings, as required. Shares responsibility for technical issues with the Project Leader and Research Associate. May provide technical supervision to other junior project staff and students as required.
• Contributes to or prepares project documentation, including progress reports, manuals and final detailed technical reports, as required by MAKE+ clients and/or BCIT management. In addition, may prepare or present or assist in demonstrations, patent applications, journal publications, and presentations to conferences and seminars. This may include participation in workshops for the purpose of disseminating research findings and emerging technical issues to the BCIT community and/or industry. May participate in client training programs.
• Assumes or shares responsibility for a specialty area of interest pertinent to the strategic research directions of the unit. Keeps up to date with current research in the specialty area. Assumes technical advisory roles for departmental research projects requiring this expertise.
• Specific duties include: conducting reviews of academic literature and standards; conducting research ethics applications; conducting and supporting focus groups and interviews, including logistics for research participants such as recruitment and scheduling; conducting data transcription, coding and analysis.
• Maintains professional contact with others engaged in related research at the provincial, national and/or international level, in order to keep abreast with current research directions, technological developments, and to identify new project opportunities. Maintains active membership in relevant professional societies. Furthers professional expertise.
• Performs general/administrative duties as required within the department, including participating in staff meetings and information sessions, providing management information, and assisting with acquisition, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a general knowledge of the aims and goals of BCIT , the educational programs in place, the proposed new programs, the expertise and capabilities of other faculty, staff and students, the equipment and other resources relevant to the incumbent’s field of expertise.
• Performs other related duties

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Institute of Technology Diploma in an area suitable for the work to be performed, and 4 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging technologies and trends and applied research experience in one or more of the respective unit’s identified strategic technologies.
• Technically competent in the development and implementation of a broad base of technical solutions utilizing the most current technology.
• All Research Analysts require: an ability to work effectively in a collegial manner within a team environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and compliance with institute policies regarding confidentiality and ownership of intellectual property.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $65,187-$89,242 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Applied Research

Department 2

Department 2 MAKE +

Campus Location

Campus Location CARI Building

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate