Research Coordinator (II), Indigenous Health Research

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Research Coordinator (II) to lead Indigenous health research initiatives. This role promotes culturally safe methodologies and builds partnerships with Indigenous communities. Candidates require a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in research coordination, particularly within Indigenous contexts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in research coordination.
• Experience with Indigenous health research.
• Proficiency in writing and preparing academic documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Coordinate and manage data collection and analysis.
• Foster relationships with Indigenous communities.

Skills

Communication

Research Coordination

Data Analysis

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant field of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Research Coordinator (II), Indigenous Health Research

Job ID

70528

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

07/11/2025

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

07/24/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Obs & Gyn

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 9

Salary Range

$30.84 - $47.65 (hourly)

Contract Duration

12.1 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Mon - Fri; 830-430

Education Level

Bachelor degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Requires 5 years of expereince

Job Description

Within the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, this role is working directly with the Primary Investigator and/or Managing Director, the Research Coordinator II will play a central role in guiding and supporting research initiatives that are grounded in Indigenous values, priorities, and principles. This position requires a deep understanding of community-engaged research, Indigenous data governance, and ethical research practices. This role will be central to guiding culturally safe and community-informed research practices across the initiative. This position ensures that research activities are conducted in a culturally safe, ethical, and respectful manner, aligning with community values and Indigenous methodologies. The Research Coordinator will foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous partners, guide research design and dissemination strategies, and support community capacity building.

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Pay Grade 9

Research Coordinator (II)

Summary

The Research Coordinator (II) is responsible for applying specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, manage, and coordinate moderate to large
research projects.

The incumbent will build, foster, and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and knowledge holders.

The person will development a new and ongoing Indigenous-specific partnerships and community-based research initiatives and will ccoordinate

and facilitate roundtable discussions and other engagement activities with Indigenous community members. Lead the formation and facilitation of

an Indigenous Data Committee to guide research governance, interpretation, and dissemination. The person will Review Indigenous research

components of grant applications and proposals for alignment with funding guidelines and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
• Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct literature searches.
  

Supervision

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
  

Requirements

• 4 -5 years of relevant experience in research coordination, preferably Indigenous health research.
• Experience in writing and preparing academic and non-academic documents, reports, and communication materials
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with specific skills in drafting reports and presenting information to various groups
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide advice in sensitive contexts
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  

Assets

• Completed OCAP certification
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Understanding of legislative and policy contexts such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, OCAP, TCPS2, and Canadian research contexts
  

Additional Information

• The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site
• In accordance with McMaster's Indigenous Ancestry Verification Guidelines, candidates from this designated group are invited to self-identify in their cover letter, as part of the application process.
• This is a limited term assignment, for those who are in the barganing unit, this will be considered a Career Growth under the Collective Agreement
  

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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