Cape Breton University (CBU) is looking for a Research Project Community Coordinator for the WellNS Nova Scotia Mental Wellness Survey project . This is a Full time Limited Term role for approximately 12 months . This is an externally funded role.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to promote mental wellness and resilience across Nova Scotia. Your work will focus on engaging with diverse communities, fostering relationships, and ensuring inclusive participation in the survey process.

Key responsibilities include mobilizing community stakeholders, coordinating a provincial network of student researchers, and promoting cultural sensitivity throughout the project. You will also be involved in research support activities, including recruiting study subjects, conducting focus groups, and preparing research documentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and a master’s degree in health or social sciences. Strong community engagement skills, proficiency in MS Office,



and effective communication abilities are essential.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

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📌 RESEARCH PROJECT COMMUNITY COORDINATOR (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Cape Breton University
📍 Nova Scotia