Project Assistant

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Manager, and members of the research team on projects related to Indigenous health. This is a unique opportunity to assist the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC. The Principal Investigator (Dr. Nadine Caron) is working towards a better understanding to prevent and address cancers while optimizing wellness among Indigenous peoples in Canada. With the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia being the site for the Northern Biobank Initiative and the Northern BC First Nations Biobank Initiative, the Project Assistant may also be assisting in any biobank activities that take place in Prince George. Additional research projects within the Chair portfolio may also involve this Project Assistant. This project operates out of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), Faculty of Medicine, at the Vancouver Campus of the University of British Columbia. The research team consists of Principal Investigator, Dr. Nadine Caron and Chair Research Manager, Dr. Prince Andrew, among others. The Project Assistant will be located in the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.

Requirements

• High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Respect for Indigenous Peoples and willingness to learn about Indigenous Peoples’ history in Canada and Indigenous health is required.
• General understanding of Indigenous health would be a strong asset.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The capacity to interface with technology.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Workday.
• Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Experience interacting with health care providers and patients, conducting literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature searches and investigations.
• Contributing to the research communications, by assisting with identifying locations to share ongoing research, basic and routine support in funding applications, participating in community outreach with partners, and maintaining websites.
• Assisting with preparing and editing reports by double-checking tables, sourcing photos or images from events, and typesetting the final reports as directed.
• Supporting outreach and engagement activities (may include interactions with health care staff, patients and families, researchers) by compiling slides for presentations delivered by others, and participating in Indigenous events and community events.
• Assisting researchers and Chair team members with research administration and project work by planning meetings, taking down minutes at meetings, assisting in project tasks including community preparation (such as obtaining gifts for Indigenous Elders, researching community protocols).
• Assisting with Workday tasks related to Chair including submissions of reimbursement requests.
• Organizing and/or participating in meetings (including weekly staff meetings) at request of Chair and managers including taking notes and creating progress reports.
• Engaging in monthly 1:1s with the Research Manager to ensure optimal challenge and professional growth are being achieved.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
• New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
• Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
• We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED