Research Assistant/Intern
Overview
The Research Intern will be expected to assist with various projects at CRaNHR, including those with the City of Thunder Bay and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Intern will work alongside the established research team to assist in the evaluation of implementation and outcomes. This will provide opportunities for the research intern to gain experience in collecting and analysing program development and outcomes data, including surveys and interviews. In addition, the intern will also have opportunities to work closely with the research and evaluation team in preparing summaries of results, including technical reports, infographics and presentations. The intern will also be able to participate in local communities of practice and training events, including online webinars and conferences, gaining knowledge of GBV issues and educational strategies.
The Research Intern will create, in collaboration with the AOM IYS Network and the CRaNHR team, a customizable evaluation framework that Indigenous communities can use to evaluate their youth wellness programs. Within this environment, the Intern will work in close collaboration with the AOM IYWMHN Advisory Circle and Network partners to support the development of a customizable, accessible, adaptable, and feasible framework that is sensitive to cultural and community distinctions. Once the evaluation framework is developed, the Research Intern will have the opportunity to assist the CRaNHR and AOM IYMHN staff with implementing the framework within a Northern Ontario community site in order to garner feedback from diverse community/site representatives. The intern may be required to travel to these communities in order to perform culturally-relevant community-identified data collection methods (e.g., sharing circles, arts-based methods, focus groups, interviews, etc.). Once data collection is complete, the Intern will then integrate the feedback and compile a report that is co-developed with the community, CRaNHR, and the AOM IYWMHN research teams.
Upon completion of the internship, we expect the candidate would have the necessary skills and knowledge to accept a full-time research or evaluation coordinator position within the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, at Lakehead University, or one of our community partner organizations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various projects at CRaNHR, including those with the City of Thunder Bay and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- Work alongside the established research team to assist in the evaluation of implementation and outcomes.
- Collect and analyse program development and outcomes data, including surveys and interviews.
- Work closely with the research and evaluation team in preparing summaries of results, including technical reports, infographics, and presentations.
- Participate in local communities of practice and training events, including online webinars and conferences.
- Create, in collaboration with the AOM IYS Network and the CRaNHR team, a customizable evaluation framework that Indigenous communities can use to evaluate their youth wellness programs.
- Work in close collaboration with the AOM IYWMHN Advisory Circle and Network partners.
- Assist with implementing the evaluation framework within a Northern Ontario community site.
- Travel to communities to perform culturally-relevant community-identified data collection methods (e.g., sharing circles, arts-based methods, focus groups, interviews, etc.).
- Integrate feedback and compile a report that is co-developed with the community, CRaNHR, and the AOM IYWMHN research teams.
- Gain experience in collecting and analysing program development and outcomes data.
- Gain experience in preparing summaries of results, including technical reports, infographics and presentations.
- Gain knowledge of GBV issues and educational strategies.
- Support the development of a customizable, accessible, adaptable, and feasible framework that is sensitive to cultural and community distinctions.
- Garner feedback from diverse community/site representatives.
- Assist the CRaNHR and AOM IYMHN staff with implementing the framework.
- Integrate the feedback once data collection is complete.
Qualifications
- Graduation within the last three years from an accredited college or university program focussed on applied health (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's Degree or Diploma in Applied Health Sciences, Community Health, Health Education, or Public Health) or social sciences (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's Degree or Diploma in Human Services, Political Science, Psychology or Social Work).
- Previous training or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research and software as an asset (e.g., SPSS, Nvivo, Atlas.ti).
- Knowledge of word processing, data management software essential (e.g., Word, Excel, Google Forms, Email, Internet Search Engines).
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal, written and comprehension skills).
- Ability to communicate in French or Indigenous languages is an asset.
- You are a new entrants into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or have been unemployed or underemployed and are entering a new field;
- You have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship;
- You are at least 18 years of age; and
- You reside, and are legally entitled to work, in Canada
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program.
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.