Research Coordinator - Healthcare Ethics & Equity Project

UBC; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the Healthcare Ethics & Equity Team in grant writing, recruitment, data collection and translation of findings. This role involves remote work via email, calls, virtual meetings and Teams, with a focus on rigorous compliance and timely completion.

The successful candidate will contribute to knowledge translation, collaborate with the team and partners, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills in

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program with at least four years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Draft research ethics applications and review literature.
• Recruit advisory team members and research participants.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and administer surveys.
• Analyze and interpret data; perform data cleaning.
• Coordinate with participants, collaborators, and advisory members.
• Schedule meetings, create work plans, and track project progress.
• Provide training to staff.

Skills

Equity & inclusion awareness

Strong communication

Teamwork / independent work

Education

University degree in relevant discipline/technical program

Minimum 4 years related experience

Equivalency of education/experience

Job description

Job Title Research Coordinator - Healthcare Ethics & Equity Project Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 4 Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department Research | Clark Ethics | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range $34.09 - $39.98 CAD Hourly Job End Date November 30, 2027 Posting End Date November 16, 2026

Job Summary

A Research Coordinator will support project conducted by the Healthcare Ethics & Equity Team. The role of the research coordinator is to support grant writing, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, scholarly writing, and production of knowledge translation materials. The successful candidate will work within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercise judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. The Research Coordinator will conduct work remotely by email, phone calls, virtual meetings, and Microsoft Teams. Experience in a related field and good communication skills are essential for this position.

Organizational Status

The Research Coordinator will report directly to Dr. Drew Clark, leader of the Healthcare Ethics and Equity Team in the School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia.

Work Performed

• Conducting research work, such as drafting research ethics applications, reviewing literature, recruiting advisory team members and research participants, conducting interviews and focus groups, and administering surveys.
• Analyzing and interpreting research data by performing tasks such as compiling, cleaning, and analyzing data.
• Contributing to knowledge mobilization by performing tasks such as drafting and revising knowledge translation materials.
• Coordinating and liaising with research participants, research collaborators, and advisory team members.
• Organizing meetings, providing agendas, taking minutes, and creating workplans.
• Overseeing project progress and participating in complex research activities.
• Scheduling and training staff.
• Carrying out other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors or incorrect decisions could compromise the quality of the research, and the collegial relationships with partners and/or participants. In turn, this could result in delays in completing the project, and potentially impact the credibility of the project and its investigators. Inability to exercise sound and sensitive judgement could diminish the project’s (and its team's) ability to attract the support of the scientific community and/or lead to poor public/private sector relationships and partnerships. This work must be completed at a high level of consideration, reflexivity, and professionalism.

Supervision Received

Works under minimum supervision, receiving specific instructions only on unusual problems or on matters which depart significantly from established policy and procedure.

Supervision Given

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. The Research Project Coordinator will, however, provide leadership and guidance to other staff and trainees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of data collection and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Training and experience working in public health or a related field.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.