Research Associate - Ontario
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Position Details
Posting Summary Competition Number 20260143A/S

Position Title Research Associate - Ontario

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts

Unit Arts-PSPNET

Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research Collective Agreement

Consideration Open to the Public.

CUPE 5791

Job Family Research Category Staff

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary PSPNET Overview PSPNET is hiring a Research Associate ! PSPNET provides free, confidential, and evidence-based online therapy to Canadian public safety personnel ( PSP ) as well as their spouses and significant others and at the same time conducts research to improve online therapy for PSP . Join our diverse team of English- and French-speaking clinicians, researchers, public safety personnel, and administrative and operational staff who are located across Canada to support the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of findings related to PSPNET . We are seeking an enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual to support PSPNET’s community-based research activities in Ontario . The Community Research Associate will facilitate the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of findings related to PSPNET . Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Potential Responsibilities Research Development and Implementation:

Contribute to the development, adaptation, and refinement of our courses to be used in PSPNET research.

Assist investigators with the early testing and evaluation of new or revised materials prior to their use in research studies.

Support implementation of research initiatives, including obtaining stakeholder input.

Contribute to research examining the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and sustainability of PSPNET .

Research Engagement:





Develop and maintain partnerships with public safety organizations and other stakeholders to support research recruitment and participation.

Engage stakeholders to identify research priorities, needs, and barriers and facilitators to PSPNET research.

Support recruitment activities through meetings, conferences, workshops, and community events.

Identify opportunities for research partnerships, collaborative studies, and grant development.

Research Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination:

Collect, input, and analyze data related to research recruitment and study enrollment.

Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from public safety personnel ( PSP ), stakeholders, and community partners.

Conduct research on barriers and facilitators to PSPNET reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and sustainability.

Prepare research reports, presentations, and other materials based on findings.

Present and disseminate research findings to professional, academic, and community audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Public Safety Experience (Strongly Preferred): Preference will be given to applicants who are staff (paid or volunteer), or retirees with experience in one or more of the following sectors: border services, communications, corrections, emergency management, fire, intelligence, paramedics, policing, search and rescue, and more. We will also consider public safety personnel family members.

Research-Relevant Skills:

Ability to collect, input, organize and synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings.

Experience with stakeholder engagement or community-engaged research, including developing partnerships with public safety organizations and other stakeholders.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, infographics and other strategies for sharing findings.





Excellent organizational, project management and time-management skills, with solid attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a cooperative national team.

Ability and willingness to travel within Ontario and Canada for conferences and research activities.

Other Assets

French Fluency

Public Safety Background

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant social science, health science, public safety-related, communications, or community engagement discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Physical Demands Not Applicable

Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791

Research Salary Range $50,667-89,900 annually

Status Term

Work Hours This position is full-time (40 hours / week) Monday to Friday with the possibility of extension, depending on funding.

Duration (if Term/Temporary) March 31, 2028

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference

Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

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Job Open Date 08/19/2026

Job Close Date 08/28/2026

Open Until Filled

No Special Application Instructions

Safety Statement The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and strengthening a culture of safety across the campus community. All employees share responsibility for contributing to a safe working environment.

Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

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📌 Research Associate - Ontario (Manitoba)
🏢 University of Regina
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