Research Coordinator

Dalhousie University View all jobs

Halifax, NS
Permanent
Part-time

5 days ago

The Healthy Schools | LINK | Écoles Saines project aims to develop, mobilize and launch a national framework for healthy schools in Canada to provide higher level support for our nation's schools to ensure every child can thrive. Reporting to the Principal Investigator the Research Coordinator specifically will support Stream 1: Better Monitoring of School Health Promotion to Improve Child and Youth Health and Well-being, Objective 2: Youth Engagement in School Health Promotion. This involves coordinating all research activities related to the Objective 2. This work will involve developing and identifying the essential conditions needed for youth engagement in school health promotion and co-develop a tool with youth to evaluate their role in school-based health promotion.
Key Responsibilities

Coordinate all research activities related to the objective, including work plan oversight, and standard operating procedures.
Develop and ensure compliance with study protocols, ethics submissions, and research plans.
Oversee recruitment, data collection and analysis, and maintain secure research databases and files.
Foster ongoing communication to build research capacity, including attendance of meetings with the research team and engaging with health and education partners
Create knowledge mobilization strategies and products, including the development and contribution to research publications, academic and community presentations, grant applications, and reporting.

NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications

Master's degree with three years of experience working with diverse interest holder groups within public health including school-aged youth.
Strong research skills, specifically in qualitative methods (e.g., ability to develop research methods and data collection protocols, collect and analyze data)
Ability to interact and engage with key partners and knowledge users in a clear and professional manner.
Strong research management, reporting, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision while achieving specific goals within specific timelines.
Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills to produce knowledge products (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations, grant applications) and manage partner relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and Google. As well as Zotero or other bibliographic database management software, and NVivo, or other software to support qualitative data analysis.

Assets

Demonstrated experience using participatory methods.

Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's and competencies, in particular:- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- ServiceAdditional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationNon-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visitIf you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/10/2026
Close Date 04/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
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