Research Assistant – Quantitative Research, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Overview
Research Assistant – Quantitative Research
Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of applications begins: September 8, 2022
Number of Positions: 2
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Research Assistant – Quantitative Researchwith the EPID@Work Research Institute. This position is a limited term 3-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct Quantitative Research and be involved with associated projects. They will draft REB applications and perform data collection and processing to quantitative data analysis, present findings and draft research papers. The Quantitative Research Assistant will conduct interviews and processed the data found by managing it for analysis and data curation. They will conduct statistical analyses of various types using primarily STATA statistical software, though SSPS will also be available.
The candidate will have an MSc or MPH in epidemiology, biostatistics, or other health statistics-oriented field with relevant experience or an MD and post-graduate training in epidemiology or biostatistics. Candidates with similar degrees or working experience with an emphasis on the use of statistics are encouraged to apply. The candidate will have experience in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, validating and presenting data to stakeholders. Experience with STATA for data management and statistical analysis is considered an asset. With strong quantitative analysis skills, the candidate will have the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
The health and wellbeing of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. Lakehead University encourages and supports our employees in prioritizing their own wellbeing. To support our employees in balancing their working and personal lives, whether working traditional hours in the workplace or remotely, we have implemented a Disconnecting from Work Policy to encourage employees to disconnect from work outside of their working hours.
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. 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.
Training Coordinator, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Overview
Training Coordinator
Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of Applications Begins: September 8, 2022
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Training Coordinator with the EPID@Work Research Institute. This position is a limited term 3-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to create and deliver a series of training sessions in Research Methods and Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation. The Training Coordinator will build and evaluate partnership networks within the EPID@Work Research Institute in conjunction with the KMI Operational Lead and Director. They will develop training sessions that will educate community stakeholders and researchers with respect to research methods and knowledge mobilization. This position will schedule and offer training sessions, as well as identify and schedule others to participate where appropriate.
The candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or degree paired with experience in a senior role related to career development. The Training Coordinator will have excellent time management skills, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. They are critical thinkers and able to take initiative working in independent or group environments. They will possess excellent interpersonal skills, working particularly in communities including Senior Executive teams and management while building strong relationships. The Training Coordinator will be able to balance multiple high level tasks and competing timelines.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
The health and wellbeing of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. Lakehead University encourages and supports our employees in prioritizing their own wellbeing. To support our employees in balancing their working and personal lives, whether working traditional hours in the workplace or remotely, we have implemented a Disconnecting from Work Policy to encourage employees to disconnect from work outside of their working hours.
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. 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.
Research Assistant – Qualitative Research, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Overview
Research Assistant – Qualitative Research
Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of applications begins: September 8, 2022
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Research Assistant – Qualitative Researchwith the EPID@Work Research Institute. This position is a limited term 3-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct Qualitative Research and be involved with associated projects. They will draft REB applications and perform data collection through interviews and process the data found by managing it for analysis and data curation. They will conduct qualitative data analyses of various types, using NVIVO or other qualitative analysis software. The Assistant will draft reports, journal articles and presentations based on the analyses conducted.
The candidate will have a Masters degree in Public Health, Business or other occupational health-oriented field with relevant experience or an MD and post-graduate training in qualitative research methods. Candidates with related degrees and working experience are encouraged to apply. The candidate will have experience in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, validating and presenting data to stakeholders. Experience with NVIVO for data management and statistical analysis is considered an asset. With strong qualitative research skills, the candidate will have the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
The health and wellbeing of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. Lakehead University encourages and supports our employees in prioritizing their own wellbeing. To support our employees in balancing their working and personal lives, whether working traditional hours in the workplace or remotely, we have implemented a Disconnecting from Work Policy to encourage employees to disconnect from work outside of their working hours.
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. 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.
NEW! Project Coordinator Opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with knowledge and some experiences in doing mixed study. Funding for this position is made available through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
This position is available under the leadership of Dr. Manal Alzghoul, School of Nursing, and in association with Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability (EPID) @ Work Research Institute.
Seeking Research Participants: “Framework for Sustainable Return to Work: Community Consultation Survey”
Seeking Participants for “Framework for Sustainable Return to Work: Community Consultation Survey”
Help us develop tools and resources that support sustainable work for persons with mental and physical health challenges.
We invite employers, managers, union representatives, human resource professionals, return to work coordinators - to complete an online questionnaire focusing on your needs and preferences for tools and resources to support sustainable work.
Participants will be entered into a draw for an eGift certificate of $100 from a vendor of your choice.
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Dr. Fergal O’Hagan at fergalohagan@trentu.ca or access the survey here.
New Publication Alert!
EPID@Work is very pleased to share share that our paper on the WSIB experiences, impacts and service needs of injured/ill workers with Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice is out as of today
Successful SSHRC Grant Application!
Kara Polson, PhD Student, was successful in her application to the SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant Competition: Emerging Asocial Society.
The project is titled: Virtual Work From Home & Mental Well-being: A Scoping Review, $29,923.
With virtual work from home being on the rise, in combination with the large-scale adoption of working from home due to the present-day pandemic, the need to better understand the impacts of virtual work from home has become significant. The body of evidence on the implications of working from a virtual home office has grown and so too has the need for synthesis of the available knowledge. Although several studies review the implications of working remotely from a central organization, a structured scoping review has not been completed in this area. Further, a review summarizing and conceptualizing the various effects of virtual workplace outcomes as they relate to mental well-being is not readily available. As a result, the proposed study aims to identify, and summarize the findings of all relevant individual
sources related to this topic. The overall goal of this study is to make the available evidence more accessible and to develop a conceptual model illustrating the relationships between virtual work outcomes and mental well-being. We are conducting a broad-based scoping review of both the quantitative and qualitative literature on virtual work outcomes and mental well-being, with the general aim of synthesising the literature produced over the past 10 years.
The Research team consists of Kara Polson, (Primary Investigator), Dr. Vicki Kristman, (Administrative Primary Investigator, Dr. Lynn Martin (Co-investigator), and Brianna Belanger (MPH student and Research Assistant).
Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Operational Lead, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute, Thunder Bay, ON
Overview
Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Operational Lead
Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of applications begins: July 6, 2022
Start Date: September 6, 2022
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation (KMI) Operational Lead at the EPID@Work Research Institute. This position is a limited term 3-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to direct the Knowledge Mobilization operations within the EPID@Work Research Institute in order to ensure knowledge mobilization activates occur within the institute. They will be responsible for assigning work to a KMI Researcher, and will design KMI activities for specific projects and the Institute as a whole. The successful candidate will work with each grant holder within the Institute to identify a plan for knowledge translation, and will assist all researchers to develop plans for their projects and programs of research. The KMI Operational Lead will represent the EPID@Work Research Institute at the Prevention, Knowledge Exchange Group (PKEG) within the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Research System and will engage the existing stakeholders to maintain partnerships while also building new networks for collaboration.
The candidate will have a graduate degree or demonstrated experience in knowledge mobilization/translation, marketing, social media, communication or a related field. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent initiative and judgment skills to ensure matters are addressed accurately and appropriately. The KMI Operational Lead will have exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral and written skills, and have the ability to multi-task a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure of deadlines while working independently. Familiarity with products such as Canva are an asset. Strong, existing local networks with stakeholders relevant to the EPID@Work Research Institute is also an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on July 6, 2022 and interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 25th and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will occur via Zoom. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
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. 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.
Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Evaluation Lead, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute, Thunder Bay, ON
Overview
Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Evaluation Lead
Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of applications begins: July 6, 2022
Start Date: September 6, 2022
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation (KMI) Evaluation Lead at the EPID@Work Research Institute. This position is a limited term 3-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to design and conduct research on the societal impact of EPID@Work Research and evaluate Knowledge Mobilization operations within the Institute. The KMI Evaluation Lead will build and evaluate partnership networks within the EPID@Work Research Institute in conjunction with the KMI Operational Lead and Director. This position also assists with the KMI Operational Lead to design the EPIDTalks Speaker Series and promote delivery and acts as a back-up for the Prevention, Knowledge Exchange Group (PKEG) while assisting with stakeholder communications. The KMI Evaluation Lead will oversee the research completed by an EPID@Work KMI Researcher and work closely with the other members of the research team as they seek evaluation of knowledge mobilization efforts.
The candidate will have specialized training in implementation and/or evaluation research, or a related field and be expected to hold educational training at a PhD level. They will demonstrate strong experience in evaluation (both qualitative and quantitative). The KMI Evaluation Lead will have exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral and written skills, and have the ability to multi-task a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure of deadlines while working independently. Strong, existing local networks with stakeholders relevant to the EPID@Work Research Institute is an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on July 6, 2022 and interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 25th and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will occur via Zoom. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
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. 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.
Administrative Assistant, EPID@Work Research Institute, Thunder Bay ON
Overview
Administrative Assistant, Thunder Bay Campus
Department: EPID@Work Research Institute
Review of applications begins: June 27, 2022
Start Date: July 5, 2022 or negotiable
Administrative Assistant
Thunder Bay Campus
Full-time Position
Lakehead University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, founded in 1956, with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With 11 Canada Research Chairs, 338 full-time faculty members, 13 research centers, 38 graduate programs (over 1300 graduate students), and external research funding that has increased 62.5% in the last 15 years, Lakehead’s sustained development in research is clear. As a result, for five years in a row (2015 to 2019) Lakehead University was named Research University of the Year in Canada by Re$earch Infosource in our peer group category. Re$earch Infosource also ranked Lakehead first among undergraduate universities in Canada for our total amount of funding from non-profit partners for the period from 2013 to 2017.
The Senate-approved EPID@Work Research Institute is the injury and disability Research Institute for Northwestern Ontario. Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute recently became a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner’s Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
The goals of the Institute are to 1) conduct, high-quality, community-based, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention, with a focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario; 2) participate in, develop and evaluate integrated knowledge exchange approaches with community stakeholders and the greater research community participating in all phases of the research process; and 3) provide an exemplary training and experience opportunity for the next generation of community-based transdisciplinary researchers in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. The research foci of the EPID@Work Research Institute (mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation) fit well into the university’s priority research areas: Cultures, Societies and Social Justice; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research; and Health and Well-Being.
The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking an administrative assistant who will support the Director of the EPID@Work Research Institute by carrying out a wide variety of administrative and minor research activities. This position is for three years, renewable depending on performance and/or funding. The Administrative Assistant will assist Dr. Kristman by carrying out a wide variety of administrative and research activities. Administrative activities include, but are not limited to, budgets and administrative support, such as managing calendars, organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking and transcribing minutes of meetings for circulation, reviewing and sorting incoming mail, reviewing and preparing credit card statements, coordinating travel (knowledge of Concur travel system is an asset), coordinating arrangements for visitors to the university, developing and updating an EPID website, ordering office supplies and consumables, preparing and coordinating work orders with Physical Plant, and assisting with office technical support requests. Research activities include assisting with the collection and processing of data. Specific activities may include identifying eligible participants, conducting interviews (telephone and face-to-face), drafting research ethics submissions, developing summaries for lay audiences, and other duties as required.
The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in an Administrative or related program along with two years of practical experience in a similar administrative role. The successful incumbent is expected to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking abilities, have strong inter-personal skills, excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and be proficient with PC computers (Windows 10; MS Office Suite, Adobe, Google email and calendar, webpage management, Zoom video-conferencing, etc.). The Administrative Assistant will have the ability to multi-task a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure of deadlines while working independently. The starting date for this position is negotiable. This is a full-time opportunity.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Vicki Kristman
Director, EPID@Work Research Institute
Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. Review of applications will begin on June 27, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.
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. 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.
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