Student Academic Placement (TPT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

EFAP access

Employee referral program

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario, invites a temporary part-time research student to support a CIHR-funded project. The role offers hands-on research experience, data entry, and preparation of reports, articles, and presentations, with a blend of in-office and remote work.

You must be enrolled in a university or college program, with assets in research methods and statistics; bilingual French/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a university or college program is required.
• Experience with research methods and data analysis is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Preference for bilingual communication (French/English).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for grant submissions
• Participate in project meetings
• Assist in preparing research ethics proposals
• Enter, verify and clean data
• Participate in data analysis plans and summaries of results
• Assist in preparing reports, articles, and presentations

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Statistics

Data entry

Research methods

Ethics knowledge

French/English

Education

University/college program enrollment

Undergraduate health degree preferred

Tools

Statistics software

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The manager of the Waypoint Research Institute is current looking for a temporary part time research student up to 1 year. This student position will provide support for a funded CIHR project. The role will also provide a meaningful learning opportunity for a student to gain hands‑on research experience while contributing to project deliverables.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church Street Penetanguishene.

• Assist in preparing materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
• Participate in project meetings
• Assist in preparation of research ethics proposals
• Enter, verify and clean data
• Participate in data analysis plans and assist with data analysis and summaries of results
• Assist in preparing reports, articles, and presentations

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration in a University or College program required
• Additional Undergraduate degree or college diploma in health-related field is an asset
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of research methods and statistical analysis is an asset
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Knowledge of relevant sections of legislation required (i.e. Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act all requirements pertaining to confidentiality, privacy and security of patient information)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Includes 4% in lieu of vacation
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)