Research Assistant | Temporary Part Time (0.2 FTE) | CHEO Research Institute

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc; Ottawa; Híbrido; CAD 30.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa, Ontario is hiring a part-time Research Assistant (0.2 FTE, 1 day per week) for a 1-year term with a renewal option. You will assist in the study “Co‑Designing a Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway for Inuit Families,” under RN/PhD Christina Cantin, building community partnerships and supporting data collection and dissemination.

The role prioritizes Indigenous identity and culturally safe, trauma‑informed research practices.

Formación

• Indigenous identity is an essential qualification for this position.
• Experience with Indigenous communities and culturally safe research practices preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Bilingual English/French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with meeting logistics (room bookings, ordering food).
• Contribute to reviewing research protocols.
• Assist with facilitating participant recruitment for focus groups, including obtaining informed consent.
• Contribute to writing grants, report writing, and preparing presentations as agreed upon by collaborators.
• Attend and participate in meetings associated with research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet goals of the research team.
• Support effective communication and collaboration among research team staff, families, and community collaborators.

Descripción del empleo

POSITION

POSITION: Research Assistant Nursing Research New Position TERM: Part time (0.2 FTE, 1 day per week), 1 year term, with possibility of renewal SALARY: $22.08 to $24.94 / hour. Will be commensurate with skills and experience REPORTS TO: Christina Cantin, Nursing Research Scientist

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc. ("CHEO RI") is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre ("CHEO") and an affiliated research institute of the University of Ottawa. We respectfully acknowledge that CHEO RI is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek People, who have lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial. We honour their enduring presence and the ways their culture and stewardship have shaped and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also recognizes and values the historic and ongoing contributions of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. CHEO is a deeply trusted institution and workplace, widely regarded as a cornerstone of our community. CHEO RI advances this legacy by generating new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in delivering world‑class care to children and youth.

Our mission is to connect exceptional talent and innovative technologies to pursue life‑changing research for every child, youth, and family in our community and beyond. CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will facilitate research conducted by Christina Cantin, RN, PhD in her research study “Co-Designing a Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway for Inuit Families”, funded by the CHEO Research Institute Research Growth Award. The successful candidate will assist in building relationships with Inuit community partners, gather guidance from Inuit partners and community members, and assist in the development of an Inuit‑led care pathway. Due to the culturally sensitive nature of the work, candidates with lived experience as Inuit will be prioritized during the selection process. Research tasks may include contributing to proposal development, data collection and management, research team meeting organization, and knowledge mobilization. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with meeting logistics (room bookings, ordering food)
• Contribute to reviewing research protocols
• Assist with facilitating participant recruitment for focus groups, including obtaining informed consent
• Contribute to writing grants, report writing, and preparing presentations as agreed upon by collaborators
• Attend and participate in meetings associated with research activities
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the research team
• Support effective communication and collaboration among research team staff, families, and community collaborators

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Indigenous identity (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) is an essential qualification for this position. Applicants will be asked to self‑identify. Preference may be given to Inuit candidates due to the Inuit‑specific focus of the research project.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility, Inuit ways of knowing, trauma‑informed practice, anti‑racism, and culturally safe approaches to research and service delivery. (Essential)
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities in a culturally responsive manner, or a willingness to learn and develop these skills (Essential)
• Ability to work with a trauma‑informed lens, or ability to develop this skill (Essential)
• High school diploma (Preferred)
• Understanding of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (Preferred)
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (Essential)
• Basic organizational, accountability and time management skills (Essential)
• Ability to work independently and think critically with guidance and support (Essential)
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment (Essential)
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
• Good interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
• Ability to speak in Inuktitut (Preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work within community setting; exposure to children and parents and/or caregivers.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model that would include both remote work and on‑site work.
• Able to be flexible with working hours to meet deadlines
• Able to share information in an effective and collaborative manner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Eligible to work in Canada; Compliance with CHEO RI’s occupational health, immunization, and health‑surveillance requirements, as applicable to the role and work environment. Completion of a Police Record Check, in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

The CHEO Research Institute values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer who value diverse perspectives and support people to be their authentic selves. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should an applicant require any accommodations during the application process, as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail]. The CHEO Research Institute seeks to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its activities, including research, education and career development, patient, family and donor partnerships. We value diverse and non‑traditional career paths and perspectives, and value skills such as resilience, collaboration, and relationship‑building. We welcome applications from members of racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. CHEO Research Institute does not use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process. Applications will only be considered from those that are eligible to work in Canada.

EMPLOYER: CHEO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CONTAINS BONUSES)

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth’s health and well‑being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement

DE POSTE

POSTE: Assistante ou assistant de recherche Recherche en sciences infirmières Nouveau position

DURÉE: Temps partiel, (0,2 ETP, 1 jour par semaine), contrat d’un (1) an avec possibilité de renouvellement

SALAIRE: 22,08$ – 24,94$/heure, sera proportionnel au compétences et l’expérience

RELÈVE DE: Dre. Christina Cantin L’Institut de recherche du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario Inc. (« IR du CHEO ») est l’organisme de recherche du Centre de traitement pour enfants du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario situé à Ottawa (« CHEO ») et un institut de recherche affilié de l’Université d’Ottawa. Nous reconnaissons, en tout respect, que l’IR du CHEO est situé sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé du peuple anichinabé algonquin, qui y vit et en prend soin depuis des temps immémoriaux. Nous rendons hommage à leur présence durable et aux façons dont leur culture et leur intendance ont façonné ce territoire et continuent de l’enrichir. De plus, l’IR du CHEO reconnaît les contributions historiques et actuelles des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis, et y accorde une grande importance. Le CHEO est un établissement et un milieu de travail digne de confiance et largement reconnu comme pilier de notre collectivité. L’IR du CHEO fait fructifier cet héritage en générant de nouvelles connaissances et données probantes pour appuyer le CHEO dans la prestation de soins de calibre mondial aux enfants et aux jeunes.

Notre mission est de réunir des talents exceptionnels et des technologies novatrices pour poursuivre des recherches qui ont une incidence sur la vie de chaque enfant, jeune et famille de notre collectivité et ailleurs. L’IR du CHEO a immédiatement besoin d’une assistante ou d’un assistant de recherche. L’assistante ou l’assistant de recherche facilitera les recherches menées par Christina Cantin, inf. aut., PhD, dans le cadre de son étude « Élaboration conjointe d’un parcours de soins en santé mentale périnatale pour les familles inuites », financée par la bourse de croissance de la recherche de l’Institut de recherche du CHEO. La personne retenue aidera à établir des relations avec les partenaires communautaires inuits, recueillera les conseils des partenaires et des membres de la communauté inuite, et contribuera à la création d’une voie d’accès aux soins dirigée par les Inuits. Compte tenu de la nature de ce poste, qui exige une approche adaptée à la culture, les candidatures de personnes ayant une expérience vécue à titre de membre des Inuits seront traitées en priorité au cours du processus de sélection. Les tâches de recherche peuvent comprendre la contribution à l’élaboration de propositions, la collecte et la gestion de données, l’organisation des réunions de l’équipe de recherche et la mobilisation des savoirs. Une formation sera donnée à la personne retenue.

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS

• Aider à la logistique des réunions (réservation de salles, commande de nourriture).
• Contribuer à l’examen des protocoles de recherche.
• Aider au recrutement des personnes prenant part aux groupes de discussion, ainsi qu’à l’obtention de consentements éclairés.
• Contribuer à la rédaction de demandes de subvention et de rapports et à la préparation de présentations, comme convenu par les collaboratrices et collaborateurs.
• Assister à des réunions liées aux activités de recherche.
• Accomplir d’autres tâches qui lui sont assignées afin d’atteindre les buts et les objectifs de l’équipe de recherche.
• Favoriser une communication et une collaboration efficaces entre le personnel de l’équipe de recherche, les familles et les collaboratrices et collaborateurs communautaires.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPÉTENCES ET CAPACITÉS

• L’identité autochtone (Premières Nations, inuite ou métisse) est une qualification essentielle pour ce poste. Les candidates et candidats devront préciser leur appartenance. La préférence pourrait être accordée aux personnes d’origine inuite en raison de l’orientation particulière du projet de recherche.
• Engagement manifeste à l’égard de l’humilité culturelle, des savoirs inuits, des pratiques tenant compte des traumatismes et d’approches antiracistes et culturellement sécurisantes en matière de recherche et de prestation de services (essentiel)
• Expérience de travail auprès d’organismes et de communautés autochtones selon une approche culturellement adaptée, ou volonté d’apprendre et de perfectionner ces compétences (essentiel)
• Capacité de travailler en tenant compte des traumatismes, ou capacité d’acquérir cette compétence (essentiel)
• Diplôme d’études secondaires (un atout)
• Compréhension de la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels sur la santé (un atout)
• Compétences de base en informatique, notamment avec Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint et Outlook (essentiel)
• Compétences de base en matière d’organisation, d’imputabilité et de gestion du temps (essentiel)
• Capacité de travailler de façon autonome et de penser de façon critique tout en bénéficiant de conseils et de soutien (essentiel)
• Capacité de travailler efficacement au sein d’une équipe multidisciplinaire (essentiel)
• Aptitudes de base en communication orale et écrite (essentiel)
• Bonnes compétences interpersonnelles (essentiel)
• Bilinguisme (anglais et français) (un atout)
• Capacité de s’exprimer en inuktitut (un atout)

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

• Travail en milieu communautaire; exposition aux enfants, aux parents et aux aidantes et aidants
• Possibilité de travailler en mode hybride (travail à distance et travail sur place).
• Capacité à faire preuve de souplesse en ce qui concerne les heures de travail afin de respecter les échéances.
• Capacité à transmettre de l’information de manière efficace et collaborative.

AUTRES EXIGENCES

• Autorisation de travailler au Canada. Conformité aux exigences de CHEO RI en matière de santé au travail, de vaccination et de surveillance de la santé, telles qu'elles s'appliquent au rôle et à l'environnement de travail. Réalisation d'un contrôle des antécédents judiciaires, conformément aux exigences institutionnelles et réglementaires.

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