Research Coordinator

Location: Cutler, ON or designated satelitte office
Employment Tyle: Full-Time (6-year research project)

Job Summary

We are welcoming applications for a Research Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced research professional to join us in an essential role supporting the newly awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Brain Health Assessment Research Project.

Dr. Jennifer Walker, Principal Investigator, is a member of Six Nations of the Grand River and an epidemiologist. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health Data and Aging, which supports an Indigenous community-engaged research program that focuses on dementia and aging. Dr. Jennifer Walker along side Edith Mercieca, Maamwesying Director of Home and Community Support Services and Co-Principal Investigator is leading this highly innovative community-based research project. This project focuses on developing and evaluating culturally appropriate approaches to memory and brain health screening in Indigenous communities.

The Research Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating project activities—including community engagement, data collection and analysis, and knowledge sharing—with a focus on ensuring the work respects Indigenous ways of knowing and being. You will work closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, academic partners, health professionals, and community members.

Key Functions

· Develop an implementation plan for research projects.

· Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects. Perform quantitative analyses of research data.

· Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.

· Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.

· Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.

· Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.

· Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature. Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.

· Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.

· Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects. Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.

· Write data management and operations documentation for projects.

· Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.

· Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.

· Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants. Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.

· Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters. Implement and maintain research project budgets.

· Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.

· Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.

· Conduct literature searches.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.

· Minimum 5 years of research experience.

· Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.

· Strong knowledge of research design and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative).

· Proficient in statistical software and data management tools.

· Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Requirements

· Willing and able to travel to participating communities regularly.

· Office-based work with regular travel to First Nations communities.

· Comfort working in environments where sacred medicines may be used (e.g., sage, cedar, tobacco).

· Mental and emotional resilience required to navigate sensitive topics and community priorities.

About Us

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. (MNCHS) provides wholistic, culturally grounded health services to the seven First Nations of the Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council. Our integrated approach includes primary care, traditional healing, mental health, home and community care, and health promotion.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and culturally grounded home and community support services team committed to serving the seven First Nations of the Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-led research that supports Indigenous brain health and wellness. In addition to;

· Paid Extended Health Benefits

· HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

· Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1200/Annual Budget

· Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)

· All travel expenses covered

· High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience

· Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People

· 3 weeks holiday for the 1st year

· 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time to time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related reference at this link: https://maamwesying.bamboohr.com/careers/199. If applying directly to the organization, please ensure that “Research Coordinator” appears in the subject line.

Posting Deadline: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.