Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Data Scientist

VHA Home Health Care (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”

Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can't be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Base Salary: $61,000- $76,000 (commensurate with experience)

We are looking for:
Research Associate

Full-time permanent opportunity (35 hours per week). Hybrid position.

As a member of VHA's multidisciplinary research team, the Research Associate will further VHA's vision to lead with science in the homecare sector. Working within an embedded research environment, the Research Associate will work closely as part of an interdisciplinary research team, supporting various qualitative and mixed methods projects, including research design, data collection and analysis, client and provider engagement, and administrative activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to conduct homecare research and to work alongside experts, including clients and providers, in the field and meaningfully contribute to real change and evidence-informed decision-making in the growing homecare sector.
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• Collect qualitative data including focus groups & interviews to answer questions and support discovery relevant to home care workforce and service delivery experiences.
• Analyze qualitative data drawing on a range of analysis approaches.
• Contribute to the identification and design of further related research.
• Initiate literature reviews and contribute to grant and REB application submissions.
• Support manuscript submission preparation to report research findings to the broader community.
• Identify and act upon opportunities for knowledge translation.
• Facilitate research engagement with clients, carers, and point-of-care professionals in advisor and collaborator capacities across research projects.
• Other duties as assigned, including some administration and coordination activities.

• Graduate degree in a Health Sciences related field of study with skills in qualitative methodology and analysis.
• Research experience in activities such as study planning and academic reporting, including a substantial role in authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication.
• The successful candidate will possess critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail and an enthusiasm for new discovery and improving quality of care, working conditions, and services within the homecare sector.
• Research experience with health data collection and analysis involving human subjects; experience related to engagement in the community or health sector is preferred.
• Experience conducting literature searches using health related databases (e.g. Pub Med, Medline).
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) & knowledge of referencing software (End Note); skills in RStudio and NVivo is an asset.
• Clearly communicate research…