Research Project Coordinator

EPID@Work; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a full-time Research Project Coordinator to coordinate workplace health research. The successful candidate will manage data collection across various businesses and communities while ensuring compliance with research ethics. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Public Health or a related field, and experience in research coordination or recruitment roles. A valid G-class driver’s license is required as some travel is expected.

Benefits

Disconnecting from Work Policy to promote work-life balance

Support for diverse and inclusive environment

Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Previous work as a research assistant, project coordinator, or in customer service/recruitment roles.
• Valid driver’s license as some travel within Northwestern Ontario may be required.
• A graduate degree and knowledge of research design and methodologies will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit workplaces through cold calling, emails, and presentations.
• Schedule and organize workplace visits, meetings, and data collection sessions.
• Coordinate with team members and research assistants during tasking.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics guidelines and maintain data integrity.
• Assist in community engagement to promote study participation.

Skills

Strong cold calling and recruitment abilities

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical and analytical thinking

Effective organizational skills and time management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Public Health, Psychology, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Job description

Full- time Research Project Coordinator

Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID) @ Work Research Institute

Full-Time Position, Contract

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute

Term: until March 31, 2026

No. of Positions: 1

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Thunder Bay Campus, in person

The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a full-time Research Project Coordinator to join our team for the Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study (NOWWHS). This is a 7-month contract position (with potential for renewal based on performance and funding). The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting workplace health research by coordinating data collection across Northwestern Ontario businesses and communities, working alongside a team of research assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively recruit workplaces through cold calling, emails, and presentations.
• Schedule and organize workplace visits, meetings, and data collection sessions.
• Coordinate with team members and research assistants during tasking.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics guidelines (e.g., TCPS2) and maintain data integrity.
• Assist in community engagement to promote study participation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Post-secondary degree in Public Health, Psychology, Occupational Safety, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Previous work as a research assistant, project coordinator, or in customer service/recruitment roles.
• Preferred Assets:
• Familiarity with Northwestern Ontario communities.
• Knowledge of research ethics (TCPS2) and data collection tools (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
• Valid driver’s license (some travel within Northwestern Ontario may be required).

Skills required:

●Strong cold calling and recruitment abilities

●Ability to work independently and in a team environment

●Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●Critical and analytical thinking

●Effective organizational skills and time management

A valid G-class driver’s license with 2-years minimum experience is required and ability to work overtime outside of normal working hours, including some evenings, weekends, and overnight trips. A graduate degree and knowledge of research design and methodologies will be considered an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:

Dr. Vicki Kristman

Director, EPID@Work Research Institute

Email: [e-mail]

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package.

Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute is a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.

The health and wellbeing of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. Lakehead University encourages and supports our employees in prioritizing their own wellbeing. To support our employees in balancing their working and personal lives, whether working traditional hours in the workplace or remotely, we have implemented a Disconnecting from Work Policy to encourage employees to disconnect from work outside of their working hours.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.