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Company : IWK Health
Req ID: 157795
Department/Program: Pain South , Research Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
Start Date: June 2023
Union Status: Research , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 34.9243 - $ 43.223 /hour
Closing Date: May 31, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity
The Research Manager will be responsible for the overall organization and management of the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative research program. The ACHH Initiative is a research program focused on improving the overall health experiences of Indigenous children and youth with a focus on pain and hurt. This work is completed through ongoing partnerships with Indigenous communities and involves several research projects and knowledge translation activities. The Research Manager will be responsible for maintaining a well-rounded understanding of all ACHH Initiative work and will act as the main contact for all partnering locations. Data organization and maintenance will be required for multiple projects as well as ensuring ethical compliance, assisting with grant and manuscript development, data analysis work, assisting with knowledge translation projects, managing grant finances, overseeing staff members and completing required annual reporting.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Carry out any other duties within the scope of PI’s research as requested
• Conduct data analysis/collection when necessary
• Contribute to the development of KT items such as PowerPoints, learning modules, art exhibits, etc.
• Prepare progress reports on research for funding bodies, community partners, etc.
• Main duties and responsibilities:
• Assist with the writing and organizing of grant/funding applications and submissions
• Assist with manuscript writing/formatting
• Attend team meetings when requested/necessary
• Complete Ethics applications and continued Ethics maintenance for all studies
• Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.
• Maintain organization of multiple research projects and knowledge translation activities
• Organize and maintain all ethics files including consent forms, participant list, etc.
• Manage and maintain study website
• Coordinate multisite research projects acting as the main point of contact

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours week
Your Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those who identify as Indigenous, have a strong connection with Indigenous communities and/or experience working in Indigenous communities.
• 3+ years of health research experience
• Research-related field
• Master’s degree from a recognized University (or equivalent) in a health, Indigenous studies or
• Prior experience with the management of large multi-site/project research programs
• Prior quantitative and/or qualitative research experience
• Experience with the following programs will be considered an asset: ROMEO, SPSS, SAP, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous communities and research.
• Independent worker, able to work with minimal guidance while maintaining significant output

T hank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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