Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Assistant/Technician 2 Department Campbell Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly Posting End Date November 9, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 31, 2026 This position is expected to be filled internally 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 The research assistant will work on a study tied to the Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise - Advanced Cancer (CaRE-AC) program. The main roles will include assisting with a mixed research methods study to identify factors that hinder or support rehabilitation delivery from the perspectives of patients who took part in the program and healthcare providers and exercise professionals involved in delivering the program. The study also aims to develop resources to train the next generation of individuals involved in delivering CaRE-AC based on interview findings. The Research Assistant will assist with various research and administrative activities. This includes quality checking interview transcripts, conducting thematic analysis of interviews, planning and facilitating resource development meetings, survey creation and data collection to evaluate the developed resources, and quantitative data analysis. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Organizational Status The position will work directly with the investigators who are mounting the study. Responsibilities include working independently in a setting that involves varied and complex tasks such as data collection and analysis, research study coordination, and collaboration with stakeholders and health care providers. Work Performed Quality check interview transcripts for accuracy and completeness. Conduct thematic analysis of interview data to identify key themes and insights. Assist in planning and facilitating resource development sessions to create healthcare provider resources to support cancer rehabilitation delivery Collaborate with healthcare providers and patients to gather feedback and incorporate it into resource development Create online surveys for resource evaluation using Qualtrics Survey distribution and data collection, and quantitative analysis of survey data Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and publications related to the study Perform literature searches to support the development of research questions and grant applications Prepare ethics applications and ensure compliance with ethical standards Support communication strategies to ensure participants, healthcare providers, other collaborators, and the public are aware of research projects and findings Consequence of Error/Judgement Inappropriate judgment would compromise the quality of the research study, related data acquisition and the reporting of research outcomes. Inappropriate judgment would also compromise research success, participant safety and ethical approval, thus affect the credibility of the Investigators Supervision Received The Research Assistant’s work is primarily under the supervision of the postdoctoral research fellow leading the project (K. Bland) who will provide instruction and guidance, including unusual problems or matters which depart from established policy and procedures. Supervision may also be provided by the lab Research Manager who works in collaboration with the study PIs. Supervision Given The Research Assistant’s work is primarily under the supervision of the postdoctoral research fellow leading the project (K. Bland) who will provide instruction and guidance, including unusual problems or matters which depart from established policy and procedures. Supervision may also be provided by the lab Research Manager who works in collaboration with the study PIs. 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 Work ethic, expectations, goals and general duties and responsibilities will be discussed during training and then reviewed in follow-up meetings. Performance evaluations will be held between the employee and the study PIs twice during the term; 1-2 months after employee start date and once at the end of employment. These evaluations are aimed at providing the Research Assistant with the opportunity to discuss and reflect on job strengths, goals and areas for growth with the supervisor. Working Conditions Human subject research laboratory environment and remote. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as kinesiology, health sciences, psychology, or related discipline Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research Experience with thematic analysis Experience with survey creation Experience in data collection, entry, and analysis Experience in preparing ethics applications and ensuring compliance with ethical standards Experience in collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders Knowledge and Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Takes initiative Discretion, tact and confidentiality Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, NVivo, and Qualtrics Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) on-line tutorial 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.
