WIIH Research Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto's Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health seeks a Research Officer to help coordinate and deliver Indigenous health research projects. You will work with the Principal Investigator and partners to manage meetings, data, reports, and knowledge translation.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with literature reviews, data management, and quantitative analysis, and a deep understanding of Indigenous health issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with education/experience mix.
• Minimum two years of research experience, preferably in public health.
• Experience with literature reviews, data collection, and databases.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and Indigenous knowledges.
• Experience with quantitative data and coding.
• Experience coordinating meetings and preparing materials.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health and cultural knowledges.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond to enquiries within scope and redirect as appropriate.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Initiative and commitment to accurate, detailed research.
• Client-services orientation with listening and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective and foster relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support research initiatives through literature reviews, data collection, database maintenance, data analysis, and quantitative coding.
• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, action items and follow-ups.
• Foster relationships with project partners and liaise to enable outreach opportunities.
• Support the Principal Investigator by communicating project concerns, setbacks, and progress.
• Analyze, organize, and format research data for presentations and reports.
• Draft progress reports and knowledge translation materials for review.
• Generate reports, disseminate information, and respond to project inquiries within scope.

Skills

Literature reviews

Data management

Quantitative analysis

Meetings coordination

Microsoft Office

Indigenous knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Research databases

Job description

Date Posted: 10/19/2026
Req ID: 50257
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059962
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change response, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.

Your opportunity:

At the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health, researchers and educators from across the University of Toronto work with community partners and Indigenous peoples to address the complex factors that underlie disparities in health between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The Institute is engaged in research, education and service initiatives to overcome health challenges and evaluate interventions to prevent disease and improve health. Its scholars study health policy and administration to improve the delivery and quality of Indigenous health care, and educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, so that each year more Canadians and citizens of the world can recognize, reduce and eliminate health inequities.

As Research Officer, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator and project partners to support the successful coordination and delivery of research activities. You will foster positive relationships with project partners, coordinate meetings and project materials, support data management and analysis, and prepare reports and other materials for knowledge translation. Your strong organizational, communication, and research skills will allow you to effectively manage multiple priorities and contribute to the progress of research projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting research initiatives through literature reviews, data collection, database maintenance, data analysis, and quantitative research coding
• Coordinating project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, recording action items, and following up on outstanding items
• Fostering positive relationships with project partners and liaising with contacts to facilitate outreach opportunities
• Supporting the Principal Investigator by identifying and communicating project concerns, setbacks, and progress
• Analyzing, organizing, and formatting research data for presentations, reports, and other project materials
• Drafting progress reports and knowledge translation materials for review by the project lead
• Generating reports, disseminating information, and responding to project-related enquiries within the defined scope of the role

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant research experience, preferably in a public health environment
• Experience conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing research data, and maintaining research databases
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and lived experience of indigenous knowledges
• Experience with quantitative research data and coding
• Experience coordinating meetings, preparing materials, documenting action items, and following up on project activities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant research and data management tools
• Must possess a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health, and cultural traditional knowledges
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Ability to respond to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirect enquiries as appropriate
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects
• Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Client-services oriented with demonstrated listening and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn new skills
• Ability to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Organized
• Problem solver

This is a 2-year, part-time (45% FTE) term position.

Closing Date: 10/27/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 07 -- $27,106,65. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $34,665.75. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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