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Position Details:
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Communications Coordinator
Department
Brotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
November 24, 2024
Job End Date
Dec 14, 2025
This position is an hourly position expected to be approximately 10-15 hours per week.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The primary focus of this position is to provide communications and knowledge mobilization support for the Sexual Health And genito-Pelvic pain knowledge Empowerment Hub (SHAPE): a pan-Canadian initiative dedicated to addressing barriers in accessing information and treatment for sexual difficulties and genito-pelvic pain in women and gender-diverse people. The Research Communications Coordinator will assist with research and knowledge mobilization work, such as supporting study recruitment, assisting with data analysis, and creating and distributing knowledge translation and communications materials.
Due to the highly sensitive nature of the research carried out in the UBC Sexual Health Research Lab, this individual must understand and exemplify the ethics of confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect when communicating with all partners and participants.
Organizational Status
The Research Communications Coordinator reports to the Principal Investigator and will work primarily under the direction of the SHAPE Knowledge Mobilization Manager. This position will be based in the Diamond Health Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital.
Work Performed
Design and distribute communication materials such as the Hub newsletter
Participate in research team meetings and follow up on action items
Support outreach for community engagement, webinars, workshops and events
Support recruitment efforts for Hub surveys by designing fliers and social media posts
Program questionnaires in Qualtrics
Prepare paperwork for processing participant compensation
Assist in conducting systematic literature reviews, a policy/legislative scan, and support the synthesis of grey literature
Support data analysis for surveys
Other related duties as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Communications Coordinator is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner and with adherence to the Tri-Council Policy Statement concerning Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. Any procedures or data recorded as part of this research must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision and review of tasks and performance will be carried out by the Knowledge Mobilization Manager. The Research Communications Coordinator will work independently with regular check-ins with the Knowledge Mobilization Manager and Principal Investigator.
Supervision Given
n/a
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication
Experience with creative software, including Adobe Suite and Canva
Experience with digital and social advertising platforms
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Exceptional detail-orientation and organization
Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure that time-sensitive duties are completed in priority
