Research Project Coordinator (Full-time)

EPID@Work; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in Ontario is seeking a full-time research project coordinator for their Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study. The role involves planning data collection, recruiting workplaces, and collaborating with a team of research assistants. Ideal candidates will have a relevant post-secondary education and experience in research or customer service. A valid G-class driver's license and ability to work in person are required. This is a renewable contract position with the possibility of overtime.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent focusing on mental/physical health.
• Experience as a research assistant, project coordinator, or in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute data collection at various communities and businesses.
• Promote the study and recruit workplaces.
• Schedule meetings and organize presentations.
• Coordinate with team members and collect data.

Skills

Cold calling workplaces for recruitment

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Critical and analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of research ethics

Education

Post-secondary education in mental/physical health or workplace safety

Graduate degree in relevant field (asset)

Job description

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute

Term: until March 31, 2026

No. of Positions: 1

Contract: Full‑time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Lakehead University Campus, in person

The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a full‑time research project coordinator to join our team of project coordinators. The position is a 3‑month contract, renewable depending on performance and funding. The team is responsible for leading the Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study (NOWWHS), with the focus of the position being planning and executing data collection at various communities and businesses in Northwestern Ontario, with a team of research assistants. Responsibilities will include actively promoting the study, calling and recruiting workplaces, scheduling meetings, organizing workplace presentations, coordinating with team members, and collecting data.

The candidate will have a post‑secondary education or equivalent with an emphasis in mental and/or physical health, workplace safety, or occupational health with previous experience as a research assistant, project coordinator, or in customer service.

Skills required

• Comfortable cold calling workplaces for recruitment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills and time management
• Follow research ethics guidelines and have knowledge of research processes

For more information about the job, please visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid/about/job-opportunities

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.

*This is an IN‑PERSON ONLY position. Those applying from outside of Thunder Bay without the intention of relocating will not be considered.*

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

Dr. Vicki Kristman

Director, EPID@Work Research Institute

Email: [e-mail]

*WE WILL ONLY BE LOOKING AT EMAILED APPLICATIONS*