NEIHR Research Officer

Date Posted: 06/19/2026
Req ID: 48844
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059441
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

• Creating and posting adverts to recruit community partners and study participants
• Performing mixed methods data analyses including collecting qualitative (narrative interviews) and quantitative data (online surveys)
• Coordinating study activities including (monitoring study timelines, maintaining a recruitment tracking database with detailed notes, reporting weekly progress)
• Preparing Research Ethics Board protocol submissions and Data Access Agreements
• Assisting in the preparation of Indigenous knowledge translation activities (preparing reports, formatting manuscripts, conference presentation materials and stakeholder documents)
• Scheduling and participating in team meetings, including writing minutes
• Recording or verifying transactions for the project

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, community development, mental health, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant research work experience, including experience working with Indigenous community partners and applying Indigenous research methodologies, data collection, data management and analysis
• Demonstrated experience coordinating capacity-building, research and knowledge translation projects that require collaboration with diverse project partners
• Demonstrated project management and research knowledge, experience and methodologies in relation to Indigenous community projects
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with Indigenous leaders, communities, and/or organizations
• Experience in database management, quality control, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis with an emphasis on Indigenous ethics
• Experience and proficiency with organizing data, meetings, and minute-taking
• Experience with assisting with Research Ethics Boards and grant applications
• Experience with data analysis and management software (nVivo, Qualtrics, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management andproblem-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
• Strong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team member
• Must have a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health, and cultural traditional knowledges
• Experience working in a culturally-safe Indigenous academic environment
• 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
• Ability to travel overnight on occasion to conferences

Assets (Nonessential):

• OCAP certification
• Master’s degree is an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

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

Please note:

• This is a two (2) year term position.

Closing Date: 07/03/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.