Research Associate
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Req ID: 227538
Department/Program: STIC Research Services
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 12 monthsx 1position(s)
Start Date: October 2026
Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $29.5407 - $38.1712/hour
Closing Date: 16-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.
This Research Associate position involves providing administrative and research support to the Strengthening Transitions in Care (STIC) Lab led by Drs. Janet Curran and Christine Cassidy. The STIC Lab is located within the IWK Health main campus. This is a full-time hybrid position with an expectation for on-site work at least 3 days per week.
About the STIC Lab at IWK Health:
The STIC Lab uses a collaborative patient-centred approach to understanding how children families and caregivers currently navigate transitions in care. The STIC Labs research aims to improve outcomes and lead to sustainable changes in the healthcare system.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Administrative Coordination Organize and facilitate project meetings including scheduling agenda preparation and documentation; staff hiring and training; tracking lab technology and equipment (computers and videoconference system).
Financial Coordination Manage monthly finances; grant budgeting; time entry.
Research Program Coordination Oversee and manage staffing for execution of research activities ensuring adherence to research program timelines and deliverables.
Supporting and reviewing submissions for IWK Research Ethics Board (initial submissions amendments reporting).
Support the research process for all research program studies including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis secondary data analysis and qualitative and quantitative data organization and cleaning.
Preparing dissemination outputs (posters presentations manuscripts).
Interacting with patients families caregivers and healthcare staff.
Monday - Friday 75 hours biweekly
Masters degree in a health-related discipline (preferred).
Previous research administration experience required with project management training considered an asset.
Previous research experience (health research-related environment preferred).
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite OneDrive Internet website maintenance).
TCPS: CORE-2022 Certification required.
Previous experience using REDCap NVivo SPSS STATA and other data collection and analysis tools.
Mixed methods research experience with quantitative and qualitative methods required.
Strong data management skills.
Effective communication interpersonal and active listening skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
Understand importance and demonstrate ability to foster a culture of Equity Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Required Experience:
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