Research Community Coordinator (Prince Albert) at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan is seeking a Research Community Coordinator for Prince Albert, on-campus position (0.8 FTE). You will bridge the research team with community partners and people with lived experience to support participatory research on health and wellness, including HIV stigma and Indigenous contexts.

You will collaborate with Indigenous communities, researchers, and trainees, ensuring culturally appropriate engagement and dissemination of findings, with a focus on equity, voice, and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse partners.
• Experience in community-based research and Indigenous communities.
• Ability to coordinate and support community-led engagement and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication to align with goals and timelines.
• Coordinate and support community-led engagement and data collection activities; assist with planning dissemination events.
• Support data analysis, data management, and participant tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Cultural sensitivity

Education

TCPS2 CORE certificate

Job description

Research Community Coordinator (Prince Albert)

Join a dynamic and collaborative research team committed to strengthening community wellness through equity-centered and strengths-based approaches. As the Research Community Coordinator, you will work closely with community partners, people with lived experience, researchers, and trainees to support impactful research that explores innovative solutions to challenges such as HIV stigma, substance use, trauma, women's health, and mental wellness among diverse populations.

Primary Purpose

The Research Community Coordinator serves as a bridge between the research team and community partners, people with lived and living experience, applying a strong understanding of project goals, Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, and lived and living experience to support meaningful participation and collaboration. The role works closely with community members to facilitate progress toward research objectives in a culturally appropriate, respectful, and nuanced manner.

Nature of Work

The work location is to be communicated to the research principal investigator. Travel to the community may be required. Travel across Saskatchewan communities, especially across Indigenous communities partnering on the grant, collaborating with the PI and respective partners might be required. Workplaces are mainly remote, with scheduled community visits required. Flexibility on tasks and educational support and training will be provided to ensure the employees’ success. This work requires an understanding of Indigenous communities and each community's research ethics policy, mandates, and expectations, relationship building, and academic research environments.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities

• This role involves active participation in team meetings and maintaining regular communication with team members to support alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting community‑led engagement and data collection activities, as well as assisting with planning and delivery of dissemination events.
• Additional duties include supporting data analysis, data management, and participant tracking.
• The position works closely with community leads to ensure engagement activities are conducted in a culturally appropriate, respectful, and effective manner.

Experience

Previous experience in community‑based research and working with and within Indigenous communities.

Experience in qualitative data analysis, organizing community gatherings, engaging with and mentoring people with lived and living experience as Community Research Associates, and report writing is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with diverse community members and research partners.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including coordinating meetings, events, and multiple tasks while meeting timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including regular email communication with team members.
• Understanding of community‑engaged research principles and the ability to support culturally appropriate, nuanced data collection and dissemination activities.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a research team while also supporting community‑led initiatives with sensitivity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Project Management Essentials and TCPS2 CORE certificate will be required.

Department

College of Nursing

Status

Term 8 months with the possibility of extension

Employment Group

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Salary

The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable)

Specialist Professional

Phase/Band

Phase 1

Posted Date

9/24/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings

1

Work Location

On Campus

Verification

• Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
• Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
• Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
• Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation.

We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow.

Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships.

Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.

Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact usfor assistance.