Indigenous Research and Community Engagement Coordinator (Designated Position)

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Halifax Mid Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 24 Jan 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Indigenous Research and Community Engagement Coordinator (Designated Position)
Department/Unit Psychology and Neuroscience
Research Project Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse Atlantic node (CRISM Atlantic)
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP102-23
Employee Group Grant-Paid
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with possibility of renewal
Employment Type Part Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.5
Salary $44,000 per annum (35 hours per week), pro-rated to $22,000 per annum based on 50% FTE (17.5 hours per week)
About the Organization
The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse Atlantic node (CRISM Atlantic) is one of five nodes within the CRISM network, a Canada-wide interventional research network in the field of substance use. The CRISM network supports projects that accelerate the transfer of scientific knowledge towards the development of new treatments, including pharmaceutical approaches psychological interventions and services for people who use substances.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Manager, the Indigenous Research and Community Engagement Coordinator will support CRISM Atlantic’s commitment to supporting the implementation of research protocols, including improving the accessibility and quality of substance use services and/ or interventions for people who use substances amongst Indigenous populations in Atlantic Canada. Through engagement with Indigenous communities and partners, the Indigenous Research and Community Engagement Coordinator will seek out and support research related activities focused on substance use interventions that are guided by and focus on the needs and priorities within Indigenous Communities in Atlantic Canada.
Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain effective, continuous engagement and communications with Indigenous communities, Indigenous researchers, Elders, community members and affiliated groups and individuals within Atlantic Canada.
  • Conduct methodical and systematic monitoring of the data collection process, data management, and analysis plan to ensure Ownership Control Access and Possession (OCAP) principles and the Two-Eyed Seeing approach are being included and supported.
  • Review and develop strong understanding of research protocols.
  • Assist with the preparation of research grant applications.
  • Perform data collection and data entry tasks related to CRISM Indigenous related initiatives.
  • Work from and update reference lists, research tools and knowledge dissemination products to ensure they are culturally appropriate.
Note
A cover letter is requested as part of the application materials. Candidates should describe in their cover letters how they meet the selection criteria (including any experience in Indigenous community engagement) and/or any equivalent professional experience, education, and/or lived experience that may be applicable to the role.
Evening and weekend work may be required on an occasional basis to meet operational requirements.
Travel to within Atlantic Canada and Quebec may be required up to 25% of the time to meet operational requirements.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection and/or interventions related to the health of Indigenous populations;
  • Knowledge of best practice and cultural appropriateness in guiding research ethics (i.e., Ownership Control Access and Possession (OCAP) principles; Two-Eyed Seeing).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Assets
  • Masters degree in Health Sciences or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection and/or interventions related to the health of Indigenous populations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite, Adobe, EndNote, and software such as NVivo, REDCap.
  • Ability to speak Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, French.
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the nature of this position, this position is designated to Indigenous persons of Turtle Island. In recognition of Dalhousie’s context and location applications from Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqi, and Peskotomuhkati peoples will be especially welcome. In keeping with our Employment Equity Policy those who identify as Mi’kmaq will be given special consideration. In order to be considered, applicants must identify in their application materials, additional materials will then be requested through the process. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 01/03/2024
Close Date 01/24/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15493

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