RESEARCH PROJECT COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Cape Breton University; Sydney; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Breton University (CBU) is seeking a Research Project Community Coordinator to lead engagement for the WellNS Nova Scotia Mental Wellness Survey. This full-time limited-term role spans about 12 months and is externally funded.

You will mobilize stakeholders, coordinate a province-wide network of student researchers, and ensure inclusive participation in the survey process. The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience and a master’s degree in health or social sciences,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health or social sciences.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Strong community engagement skills.
• Effective communication abilities and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize community stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate a provincial network of student researchers.
• Promote cultural sensitivity across the project.
• Recruit study subjects and conduct focus groups.
• Prepare research documentation and reports.
• Support overall project implementation and monitoring.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder mobilization

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in health or social sciences

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Cape Breton University (CBU) is looking for a Research Project Community Coordinator for the WellNS Nova Scotia Mental Wellness Survey project. This is a Full-Time Limited Term role for approximately 12 months. This is an externally funded role.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to promote mental wellness and resilience across Nova Scotia. Your work will focus on engaging with diverse communities, fostering relationships, and ensuring inclusive participation in the survey process.

Key responsibilities include mobilizing community stakeholders, coordinating a provincial network of student researchers, and promoting cultural sensitivity throughout the project. You will also be involved in research support activities, including recruiting study subjects, conducting focus groups, and preparing research documentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and a master’s degree in health or social sciences. Strong community engagement skills, proficiency in MS Office, and effective communication abilities are essential.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

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