Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title Research Assistant /Technician 3 Department Research | Currie Health Informatics | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range $28.10 - $33.14 CAD Hourly Posting End Date June 12, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Dec 31, 2025 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. 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 A highly motivated Research Assistant is needed for a project that examines the experiences of faculty, staff and students with initiatives designed to enhance community connection and to foster a culture of inclusion and cultural safety at the UBC School of Nursing. This study aims to understand student, faculty and staff experiences with a series of community building events to iteratively improve initiatives moving forward. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Indigenous Cultural Safety Committee and our research team and will contribute to the overall success of this project by overseeing various tasks, including supporting ethics applications and post-approval activities/amendments, recruitment and enrollment, data collection, data management, data cleaning and analysis and interpretation. Additionally, the Research Assistant will also support project planning coordination, team communications and Knowledge Mobilization activities. Organizational Status This position reports directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Leanne Currie and co-Investigation, Dr. Elisabeth Bailey. The Research Assistant will also collaborate with the other co-investigators and student collaborators. Work Performed Carry out informed consent and safety procedures in conjunction with data collection (including enrolling study participants, scheduling and conducting interviews with study participants as per UBC ethics protocol). Oversee data protocols (e.g. data generation, qualitative data management, cleaning and analysis). Support analysis and interpretation of data. Contribute to data presentation and interpretation. Organize and participate in research team meetings. Contribute to writing and revising reports and manuscripts for publication. Conduct searches for, and assist in, preparing grant applications to fund scale up, sustainability of project activities Participate in research team meetings and contribute to the interpretation and analysis of literature and data as required Support writing reports and contribute to the development of academic papers, press releases, presentations, and ethics and grant applications. Work in cooperation with other members of the project team and communicate verbally and/or in writing regarding work progress. Support activities and duties performed by the Principal Investigators and collaborators. Perform other related duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement The quality of the project outputs and the performance of project staff, trainees and consultants will be affected. Supervision Received The Research Assistant will work under minimum supervision, receiving specific instructions on unusual or complex problems, and exercising a considerable amount of autonomy, discretion, and initiative in determining work procedures and methods. This position will report to and be supervised by the Principal Investigators of the project. Supervision Given This position has no formal supervisory responsibility. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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 Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and the willingness to work closely with members of a project team to ensure problems are resolved quickly and appropriately. Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Ability to be self-directed, and to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to think critically, analytically and respond in a broad range of activities with a high level of independence. Substantive knowledge base in areas relevant to the project (e.g., nursing education, wellbeing and resilience). Training and experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods preferred. Excellent administrative skills, and experience working with interdisciplinary project teams. Familiarity with website development and e-learning an asset. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
