Research Coordinator, Plar Jobs

RESEARCH COORDINATOR, PLAR
FACULTY OF RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION
The Faculty of Research and Academic Innovation is looking for an experienced researcher with a strong background in working in program evaluation and UX Design. This position will support the development and delivery of a series of interactive prior learning and assessment recognition platform (PLAR) with competencies tied to Supply Chain Canada’s competency framework. Participants will enroll in the program and be offered an opportunity to validate prior learning and knowledge in the industry. This unique platform tool will ne innovative and interactive and is meant to be accessible to a variety of Albertans, including newcomers. As this is a new approach, we are looking for a researcher with a strong background in UX Design who will support the PLAR developers and the instructional designers to ensure that the tool is user friendly and meets the outcomes that we are setting to achieve.
This position is hybrid and will require some in-person presence (about 2 days a week) of work at the NorQuest College campus and is a 0.5 FTE 6-month term position.
How You'll Make a Difference
In partnership with Manager, Special Projects and Initiatives, this position will:

• Scan existing literature on the needs of mid-career workers in the supply chain industry and newcomers seeking employment within the supply chain sector.
• Create data collection tools (interviews/surveys) to create client profiles that will be used to design PLAR platform.
• Work with the project team to identify clients who will participate in pilot assessment tools.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, networks, and service providers to collect existing data on client profiles and support data collection.
• Measure impact of the tool with pilot participants and provide guidance on adjusting the tool for usability and accessibility.
• Prepare a research ethics board application.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collected through the project.
• Provide project manager with updates on the research for reporting to funder.
• Support the content development team with recommendations from the research to develop and adapt online assessment platform.
• Write research report, summaries, and other announcements for diverse audiences.
• Develop participant profiles that will be used in the development and design of the platform.
• Coordinate and conduct research with internal and external stakeholders (including work placement employers, research ethics board (REB), analysis, and reporting of surveys and interviews
• Meet with clients during the duration of their participation in the project to assess their experience and generate data to advise developers on how to adapt the platform.

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in research (qualitative and quantitative), experience preferably in User Experience research, data analysis, client profile development, interpretation, and report writing.
• Experience with research ethics board applications and principles for ethical conduct in research is an asset.
• M.A. in research design or a relevant field (social science).
• Ability to translate research concept into plain language and work collaboratively.
• Intermediate computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design, and statistical packages (SPSS, MS Office Suite, Adobe).
• Knowledge of User Experience and Design thinking approaches in the tech sector.

What Makes You a Difference Maker
As a difference maker you bring:

• The ability to work independently within the parameters established by FOIP, NorQuest Policies and procedures, and professional standards of practice for research to carry out project research activities.
• Decision making skills about how data should be collected and used.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• The ability to work collaboratively with the project manager to make decisions around how and when data collection will be collected.

SALARY: $2,335.54 - $3,032.69 (biweekly) Reflective upon what you bring. AKA your education and experience. Plus, immediate access to our great benefit programs.
We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3958
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 11:59 PM MST
APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.
PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.
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So how do we make differences?

• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.
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