Indigenous Research Officer

Date Posted: 01/09/2025
Req ID: 41271
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057602
Description: About us:
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927.
The School, which played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world.
With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.
Your opportunity:
The research project is supporting Mino-Bimaadizi - a national network for ending Indigenous illness and promoting Indigenous mental health and healing.
This network aims to end mental health problems by using Indigenous knowledge in health care interventions, service, and policy.
The goal is to work towards improving the health outcomes of Indigenous populations by creating a national database of information about Indigenous mental health and wellness in decolonizing mental health systems curriculum, program, and policy.
As Indigenous Research Officer, you will be part of a regional team of researchers that focuses on Indigenous mental health while managing key partnerships and collaborations.
You will advise on the research project design, implement research methods and analyze data to meet study objectives while operating within an Indigenous knowledge framework.
Your excellent project management, analytical, and data management experience will enhance the development of this project.
Your responsibilities will include: Creating and posting adverts to recruit community partners and study participantsPerforming 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 progressPreparing Research Ethics Board protocol submissions and Data Access AgreementsAssisting 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 minutesMonitoring accounts for the projectEssential Qualifications: Master's degree in public health, community development, mental health, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum three (3) years of relevant research work experience, including experience working with Indigenous community partners and applying Indigenous research methodologies, data collection, data management and analysisDemonstrated experience managing capacity-building, research and knowledge translation projects that require collaboration with diverse project partnersDemonstrated project management and research knowledge, experience and methodologies in relation to Indigenous community projectsDemonstrated experience working and collaborating with Indigenous leaders, communities, and/or organizationsExperience in database management, quality control, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis with an emphasis on Indigenous ethicsExperience and proficiency with organizing data, meetings, and minute-takingExperience with submitting Research Ethics Boards and grant applicationsExperience with data analysis and management software (nVivo, Qualtrics, etc.)
and Microsoft Office SuiteStrong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projectsDemonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detailStrong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team memberMust have a solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health, and cultural traditional knowledgesExperience working in a culturally-safe Indigenous academic environmentClient-services oriented with demonstrated listening and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn new skillsAbility to maintain a broad perspective; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levelsAbility to travel overnight on occasion to conferencesAssets (Nonessential): OCAP certificationTo be successful in this role you will be: Goal orientedIntuitiveOrganizedThis is a term position of 1 year. Closing Date: 01/23/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223.
with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196.
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: Amanda Krmek
Lived Experience Statement:
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement:The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement:The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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