Student Research Assistant - Qualitative Research, EPID@Work Research Institute, Thunder Bay, ON

Student Research Assistant – Qualitative Research
EPID@Work Research Institute, Lakehead University, in partnership with Nokiiwin Tribal Council
Thunder Bay Campus

part-time position
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Application Deadline: February 3rd,2023
Review of applications begins: February 6th,2023
Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a highly motivated student to conduct sharing circles with Indigenous youth. In partnership with the
Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Qwantech, we developed an e-mental health application for Indigenous workplaces titled
'Wiiji'. We evaluated the app in the working-age population to assess improvement in Indigenous workplace mental health
and found that no one used the Wiiji peer-support function. Our participant pool was 92% over 21 years of age. Now, we
would like to determine if younger individuals, aged 10 to 20, would use a revised Wiiji app for peer support to help build
personal resilience and healthy coping techniques to prepare them for the labour force. We would also like to understand
what changes youth would like to see in such an app.
This position is available at the “Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability (EPID) @ Work Research Institute” in
collaboration with the “Nokiiwin Tribal Council”.

Key accountabilities:
• Work collaboratively with the project team (EPID@Work scientific members and the Nokiiwin Tribal Councils
staff)
• Conduct Sharing circles with Indigenous youth
• Conduct Qualitative data analyses with team of researchers using NVIVO or other qualitative analysis software
• Draft reports and presentations based on the analyses conducted
• Collect, analyze, interpret, validate and present data to stakeholders

Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Graduate degree in progress
• Training in qualitative research methods is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to Indigenous students who self-declare
• Experience with NVIVO for data management and statistical analysis is considered an asset
• Strong qualitative research skills – approachable, ability to build rapport, and good conversational skills
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all
qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and
persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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 is committed to an environment of open
access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the
recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources
at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.