Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Asst /Tech 2-1

Department

Barbic Laboratory | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$27.47 - $32.68 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 17, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

December 31, 2026

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 provides direct support on a project aimed at developing a youth-centred model of care for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia. This phase of the project involves disseminating and validating the model of care with service providers across various Foundry centers across the province, with guidance from a youth and family advisory committee.

The Research

Assistant will support the research team with planning community presentations and workshops with service providers to distribute and validate the youth-centred OAT model of care, review and incorporate the findings from the presentations and workshops into the final model and, attend youth and family advisory committee meetings with the research team.

The Research

Assistant will also support the research team with any planned knowledge translation activities resulting from this work. They will receive direct support and supervision from the Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

Organizational Status

Reports to the supervising professor, liaises with department manager and other researchers.

Work Performed

- Project planning (e.g., planning community presentations and workshops, developing questions for service providers)
- Reviewing feedback from service providers




- Planning and attending youth and family advisory meeting
- Knowledge translation planning
- Contributing to an optimal workplace culture and workplace
- Performing other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of research work. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, reputation, collaboration, and financial status of the research project. Inappropriate judgment could result in fundamental flaws in the research results, in funding shortfalls for research grants or contracts, and loss of future research partnerships.

Supervision Received

Works independently under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator. Research work is reviewed against achievement of project objectives and conformity to established standards.

Supervision Given In collaboration with the Principal Investigator will be responsible for delegating tasks as appropriate to research student(s) and mental health consumers hired as peer research assistants involved in the research.

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

Experience and demonstrated compassion working with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Ability to use Microsoft Office at an intermediate level. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.





Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to research, analyze information, and come to the appropriate conclusion. Ability to work within a team environment. Self-directed and able to work independently under broad direction.

Ability to prioritize according to project needs. Ability to complete work by deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Ability to be thorough and accurate. Ability to engage respectfully with diverse perspectives.

Ability to problem solve and navigate challenges in a professional environment. Ability to organize self and tasks.

About Us

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 [email protected].

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