NEIHR Research Officer Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Research/Development

Date Posted: 06/19/2026
Req : 48844
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Creating and posting adverts to recruit community partners and study participants

Performing mixed methods data analyses including collecting qualitative (narrative interviews) and quantitative data (online surveys)

Coordinating study activities including (monitoring study timelines, maintaining a recruitment tracking database with detailed notes, reporting weekly progress)

Preparing Research Ethics Board protocol submissions and Data Access Agreements

Assisting in the preparation of Indigenous knowledge translation activities (preparing reports, formatting manuscripts, conference presentation materials and stakeholder documents)

Scheduling and participating in team meetings, including writing minutes

Recording or verifying transactions for the project

Essential

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, community development, mental health, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum two (2) years of relevant research work experience, including experience working with Indigenous community partners and applying Indigenous research methodologies, data collection, data management and analysis

Demonstrated experience coordinating capacity-building, research and knowledge translation projects that require collaboration with diverse project partners

Demonstrated project management and research knowledge, experience and methodologies in relation to Indigenous community projects

Demonstrated experience working and collaborating with Indigenous leaders, communities, and/or organizations

Experience in database management, quality control, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis with an emphasis on Indigenous ethics

Experience and proficiency with organizing data, meetings, and minute-taking

Experience with assisting with Research Ethics Boards and grant applications

Experience with data analysis and management software (nVivo, Qualtrics, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills, time management andproblem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects

Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

Strong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team member

Must have a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health, and cultural traditional knowledges

Experience working in a culturally-safe Indigenous academic environment

Client-services oriented with demonstrated listening and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn new skills

Ability to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels

Ability to travel overnight on occasion to conferences

Assets (Nonessential):

OCAP certification

Master’s degree is an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator

Goal oriented

Intuitive

Organized

Problem solver

Please note:

This is a two (2) year term position.

Closing Date: 07/03/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type
:
Grant - Term
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.