Research Assistant - Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR)

Yukon University; Whitehorse; Remote; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR) at the YukonU Research Centre on Ayamdigut, Whitehorse. The role provides coordination, research and operational support to advance health research initiatives.

You will assist with literature reviews, data collection, community engagement, ethics documentation and reporting, working closely with PWLE and Indigenous partners, with a focus on respectful, culturally informed

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in health sciences, social sciences, public health, Indigenous studies, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation activities including literature reviews, environmental scans, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Assist in the coordination of research projects including scheduling meetings, supporting community engagement activities, and maintaining project documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of research ethics applications, reports, presentations, communication, including plain language summaries.
• Support engagement with community partners, including PWLE, service providers, and Yukon First Nations, ensuring respectful and culturally appropriate interactions.
• Assist with the organization of workshops, gatherings, and knowledge sharing events.
• Identifies issues related to data quality or project coordination and flags for supervisors.
• Exercises judgment with confidential research information using ethics protocols.

Skills

Research methods

Community engagement

Ethical research

OCAP knowledge

Data quality awareness

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in health sciences, social sciences, public health, Indigenous studies, or related field

Job description

Research Assistant - Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR)

YukonU Research Centre

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus

Full-Time Term to March 31, 2028

Wage: $37.01 to $44.06 per hour

Based on 75 hours bi-weekly

Employment Opportunity Number: 26.85

Closing date: October 14, 2026

Yukon University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR) and People with lived and living experience (PWLE) initiatives within the YukonU Research Centre. Reporting to the Evaluation and Research Professional, this position provides coordination, research and operational support that contributes to the effective delivery of research activities and programs.

Duties:

• Support qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation activities including literature reviews, environmental scans, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Assist in the coordination of research projects including scheduling meetings, supporting community engagement activities, and maintaining project documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of research ethics applications, reports, presentations, communication, including plain language summaries.
• Support engagement with community partners, including people with lived and living experience (PWLE), service providers, and Yukon First Nations, ensuring respectful and culturally appropriate interactions.
• Assist with the organization of workshops, gatherings, and knowledge sharing events.
• Identifies issues related to data quality or project coordination and flags for supervisors.
• Exercises judgment with confidential research information using ethics protocols.

Education and Experience

• Completed undergraduate degree in health sciences, social sciences, public health, Indigenous studies, or a related field.
• Up to two (2) years of experience supporting research, evaluation, or community projects.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Foundational understanding of research methods including literature reviews and basic qualitative or quantitative approaches.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly in relation to Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of ethical research practices (TCPS2 training considered an asset).
• Strong: organizational skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication.

Assets

• Experience working with northern, rural, or Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of OCAP® principles.
• Experience supporting community engagement activities.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.