Research and Administrative Coordinator

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Halifax seeks a Research & Administrative Coordinator to support Indigenous health care initiatives. The role involves managing research projects and creating knowledge mobilization materials, requiring a Master's degree and strong communication skills. This is a full-time temporary position with a competitive hourly wage, providing a unique opportunity to enhance community health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and knowledge exchange experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing knowledge mobilization strategies.
• Creating accessible knowledge translation materials.
• Conducting community data collection and analysis.

Skills

Communication

Research experience

Attention to detail

Social media proficiency

Knowledge exchange experience

Education

Master’s degree in health, business, communications/marketing, or research-related field

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 204673

Department/Program: Associated Research, Research Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly, Full-Time long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)

Start Date: June 2025

Union Status: Research, Management/Non-Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $32.2049 - $36.6026/hour

Closing Date: June 13, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Mi’kmaw or Indigenous, have a strong connection with Indigenous communities, and/or experience working in Indigenous communities.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for over two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. Our team comprises approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners across multiple sites. We focus on training and mentorship, recognize talent, and celebrate successes. We work in modern facilities or virtually from home, aligned with our values, and offer enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities, and are grateful for donor support.

We promote an anti-racist environment and actively work to eliminate discrimination. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, we recognize the long history of Indigenous peoples here. We also acknowledge the diverse communities in Nova Scotia, including First Nation, African Nova Scotian, and other minority groups, and are dedicated to building trust, acknowledging biases, and reducing barriers to ensure equity and belonging in our workplace and care.

The Opportunity

The Etuaptmu’k Wloti Initiative seeks to expand its team by hiring a Research & Administrative Coordinator. Using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, the initiative aims to improve Indigenous health care experiences through education, data collection, and community-led interventions to enhance access to culturally safe care.

Funding through Research Nova Scotia's Focused Research Investment supports this role, which involves providing administrative and research support, knowledge translation, and contributing to ongoing projects. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to improve health and wellbeing among Mi’kmaw and Indigenous communities in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing knowledge mobilization strategies
• Creating video content for academic and community use
• Producing accessible knowledge translation materials (e.g., modules, brochures, slide decks, posters)
• Managing social media platforms for the initiative
• Maintaining and updating the project website
• Preparing progress reports for funders and community partners
• Developing and maintaining research datasets
• Conducting community data collection and analysis
• Securing ethical documentation from participants
• Assisting with ethics applications
• Supervising research assistants and ensuring ethical data collection
• Maintaining organizational records of meetings and data collection activities
• Organizing community meetings, including logistics and materials
• Providing general administrative support
• Contributing to the research team’s activities

Hours of Work

Estimated 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health, business, communications/marketing, or research-related field
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while maintaining high-quality output
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts into accessible materials
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and commitment to quality
• Research experience (quantitative and/or qualitative) is an asset
• Knowledge exchange experience, social media proficiency, and familiarity with innovative communication strategies
• Experience developing KT materials (posters, art, presentations, videos)
• Creative skills for developing visuals based on research findings
• Experience working with Mi’kmaw or First Nations communities
• Ability to keep study documentation current
• Familiarity with SPSS and Excel is an asset
• Preference for candidates who identify as Mi’kmaw or Indigenous and have strong community connections

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews or testing. If invited, you may request accommodations for assessments.

This position is within the Management/Non-Union bargaining unit. Preference is given to unionized employees for union positions. Applicants changing unions or employment status should clarify benefits and seniority issues prior to acceptance.

Employment offers are contingent upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an IWK Health employee, please apply via the internal careers page to be flagged as an internal applicant.