Research Assistant

UBC The University of British Columbia; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The FNHA Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC seeks a Research Assistant to support various partnered initiatives in health research. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills, prior experience in research settings, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be flexible in working hours to accommodate Chairs schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of project documents and reporting.
• Conduct literature reviews and data collection.
• Participate in knowledge translation activities.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Data Collection

Qualitative Research Interviewing

Research Experience

Statistical Software

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

High school graduation

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant / Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant

Department

FNHA Chair School of Population & Public Health Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

4333.86 - $5155.61 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

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

Job End Date

Jul 6 2026

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

The First Nations Health Authority(FNHA) Chair in Cancer and Wellness is seeking a Research Assistant to support its partnered initiatives and related activities. Under the direction of the Chair and Research Manager and working closely with UBC FNHA and BC Cancer Agency (and potential other partners) the Research Assistant will implement an effective system of research support for the efficient and professional functioning of the unit and its partnered initiatives.

The position will involve attending research meetings with diverse stakeholders (researchers Indigenous leaders and elders clinicians patient partners etc.) assisting in preparation of various project and Chair research documents procedures and presentations as well as assisting with general project reporting including financial reimbursement reporting / documenting. Incumbent will also assist in literature reviews and review of research data collection protocols basic statistical and qualitative analyses and visit research sites for knowledge translation activities as needed.

This is a full-time role with a minimum 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) commitment.

Hours of work will most commonly be 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm Monday to Friday but remain flexible in line with Chairs requirements discussed below.

Organizational Status

Housed within the Faculty of Medicine the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions : Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The relationship between health research public health and health services is galvanised and learning enhanced through the resulting mix of professions and disciplines that connects individuals and learners.

The FNHA Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC Dr. Nadine Caron is based in Prince George BC at the UBC Northern Medical Program.

Work Performed

Duties will include a broad range of research functions that meet the current and evolving needs of the FNHA Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC and the Chairs Research Manager.

General duties will include but are not limited to :

Assists with creation and writing of various study documents and management of documents through the UBC REB processes.

Creates and maintains UBC server sites for various Chair projects.

Participates in the creation of research related records and databases entering data according to established protocols in a timely manner.

Performs basic literature research such as searching for articles online or in the library.

Performs basic statistical and qualitative analyses according to established protocols.

Participates in research site visits (off campus) teleconference and Zoom meetings and on-site meetings as needed.

Notifies the Research Manager or Chair of actual or potential issues related to the various studies and assists with the development of reconciliation processes as needed.

Helps with knowledge exchange activities with diverse communities and community members (electronically by phone and in person) in addition to team members and executive leads;

Assists in production and distribution of research publications and reports including timely reports to Partners where necessary.

Carries out other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification and to assist in Chair efficiency productivity and timelines.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

The work of the Research Assistant will be monitored by the FNHA Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC and the Chair Research Manager. The incumbent is accountable for the timely delivery and reliability of their work. The incumbent is expected to display considerable personal initiative. Strict requirements for confidentiality are to be adhered to; this includes internal procedures and policies for protection of personal information.

The employer will regularly review these requirements as requested. Errors in judgment or procedure would lead to serious administrative problems for the Chair and could result in delayed completion of projects or inappropriate planning and financial loss. The Research Assistant will be representing the Chair with communities. If this is not done in a culturally safe way the success of the Chair and its outputs to improve population outcomes will also be impacted.

Supervision Received

The Research Assistant position will work under general direction FNHA Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC and the Chair Research Manager. The incumbent will receive detailed instructions on the assignment of new duties and thereafter only on new or unusual problems and / or when assistance is requested.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience in university research or health care environment. A matching combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations Inuit and / or Mtis) or experience working with Indigenous communities in BC perspectives on cultural safety University and Tri-Agency research administrative policies and procedures is preferred.

Knowledge of and / or experience working with researchers health system decision makers and clinicians is an asset.

Demonstrated experience working in an environment that prioritizes social justice equity and the unique vulnerabilities resiliencies and human rights needs pertinent to working with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Must have a respect for Indigenous community knowledge and protocols; an understanding is considered an asset. Must be willing to learn in these spaces when opportunities are available.

Ability to effectively use Windows and Microsoft Office at an intermediate level (e.g. Outlook MS Word MS Excel PowerPoint). A high level of proficiency with email / calendar software and web-based communication (i.e. Zoom) is highly be keen to learn and improve in all such software platforms.

Understanding and experience in the UBC Workday platform is an asset and the incumbent must be willing to learn this platform to assist Chair.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Strong interpersonal and executive level communication skills with a proven ability to problem solve independently and exercise good judgment are integral to this position as well as the ability to work well within a distributed partnered diverse team environment.

Ability to exercise tact discretion initiative confidentiality and judgment.

Excellent organizational skills are required with the ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferably residing in Prince George BC.

Must be flexible in working hours to accommodate Chairs schedule priorities and different time-zones of partners and able to work remotely when need arises.

Must have a valid BC drivers license and / or access to transportation within Prince George to attend meetings.

Willingness to travel regionally and provincially an asset.

International travel is a potential opportunity pending project involvement.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4333 - 5155

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