Research Associate II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate II to support innovative cancer prevention initiatives. This role involves coordinating research activities, assisting with study design, and managing data to generate impactful health insights. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to grant applications and overseeing research projects. If you are passionate about health research and eager to make a difference in community health outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of research experience in university or healthcare settings.
• Advanced knowledge in systematic reviews and evidence translation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities and manage study approvals.
• Assist with study design, data collection, and result interpretation.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Report writing

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Master's degree in health or science-related field

Tools

R

NVivo

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

The goal of the Cancer Prevention & Screening Innovation (CPSI) Team within the Public Health, Evidence, and Innovation (PHEI) division of Provincial Population and Public Health (PPPH) is to reduce new cancer cases, detect cancer at earlier stages, and decrease unjust and avoidable differences in cancer risk. The team collaborates with community partners to develop and translate new knowledge into scalable, innovative cancer prevention interventions, transitioning proven strategies to province-wide initiatives. CPSI’s settings-based approach focuses on improving environments that influence health, including virtual settings, in Alberta, emphasizing community and workplace settings. Reporting to the Senior Scientist, the Research Associate supports multidisciplinary teams by designing and conducting knowledge syntheses, managing data, and developing scientific protocols, reports, policy briefs, and publications. The role may also involve coordinating research team assignments and impacts setting-based cancer prevention efforts.

Description:

As a Research II, you will coordinate research activities to generate and disseminate knowledge on health and medical concerns. Working with the principal investigator, you will assist with study design, research protocols, data collection methods, and result interpretation. You will contribute to grant applications, literature reviews, environmental scans, and oversee research projects. Responsibilities include developing recommendations and managing study approvals.

Position Details:

• Classification: Research II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Location: Southport Tower (Remote within Alberta eligible)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-MAY-2025
• Start Date: 07-JUL-2025
• End Date: 31-MAR-2026
• Hours: 7.75/day, Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Salary Range: $41.12 - $54.61

Requirements:

• Master's degree in health or science-related field
• Registration with relevant professional body if required
• At least 3 years research experience in university or healthcare setting
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative health research methods
• Advanced knowledge of systematic reviews, environmental scans, and evidence translation
• Strong report writing, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing applied, settings-based research programs
• Knowledge of mixed/multi-methods approaches and software (R, NVivo)
• Understanding socio-ecological models, social determinants of health, and health equity
• Experience with community or industry research partnerships