Research Coordinator, Associated Research

Halifax - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 29 - 36

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company :IWK Health

Req ID: 212592
Department/Program: Associated Research Research Services
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) for 6 monthsx 1position(s)
Start Date:November 2025
Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $29.384 - $36.7302/hour
Closing Date: November 17 2025 (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.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of Dr. Justine Dol as the Accelerate Research Chair in Women Health the Research Coordinator will be dedicated to working with Dr. Justine Dol on women research projects. The primary project will be to identify priorities for women health in the Maritime Provinces using a priority setting partnership approach. The successful candidate will also support additional research projects relevant to women health. The responsibilities of the position include a range of administrative and research-related duties.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Preparing ethics applications and research protocols to conduct research related to women health including a patient-orientated priority setting partnership study related to women health priorities across the Maritimes
Conducting a review and environmental scan on women health related research and clinical care
Conducting qualitative interviews and leading qualitative analysis
Maintaining excellent professional and collaborative relationships with families and patients as well as clinical staff (physicians nurses ward clerks etc.)
Project and data management
Preparing documents for REB review and ensuring adherence to IWK Health REB and TCPS-2 policies
Conducting literature searches and drafting evidence summaries manuscripts and/or presentations
Preparation of quantitative data sets and analysis
Clear and transparent communications virtually in person email telephone etc.
Other research related duties as required

Hours of Work

This in-person role at IWK Health in Halifax Nova Scotia is a 6-month position for 37.5 hours per week with the possibility of extension. Hours of work will typically be required during business hours (M-F 8am-4pm) but may vary depending on study requirements with some weekends and evenings required.

Your Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a health-related field with a masters degree in a health-related field strongly preferred
Applied research experience with human participants preferred
Experience working on health-related research projects with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodology
Experience with event planning and/or organizing events preferred
Experience with using research computer programs and software (e.g. REDCap Zotero SPSS R Meditech)
Attention to detail with a high regard for quality
High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat etc.)
Excellent time management and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
Professionalism good interpersonal skills including the ability to interact well with families and vulnerable populations
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment an asset
Experience with science communication knowledge mobilization and/or patient partnership an asset

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.

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Company :IWK HealthReq ID: 212592Department/Program: Associated Research Research ServicesLocation:HalifaxType of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) for 6 monthsx 1position(s)Start Date:November 2025Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $29.3...