Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts

Position number: 38231

Date posted: September 23, 2026

Job details

Recent Regular Continuing Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: No

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 17.5 - 35 hours per week

Salary: $26.20 to $37.62 per hour

Expected Start Date October 19, 2026

840 hours worked

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Completion of a Community College program in a related discipline is required.
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Indigenous studies, psychology, social work, nursing, or a related health/social sciences field is preferred.
- A combination of formal education, lived experience, and/or community-based expertise will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of three years of directly related experience required.
- Experience working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities, organizations, governments, or service providers is required.
- Experience supporting Indigenous-led research, community engagement, program delivery, or knowledge mobilization initiatives is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty principles, including OCAP®, and distinctions-based approaches to engagement and research is considered an asset.
- Experience collaborating with a multi-person team in an online or hybrid work environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with community-based organizations supporting children and families preferred.
- Familiarity with REDCap or other electronic data capture tools preferred.
- Experience with project budget coordination and/or financial processing preferred.
- Experience with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) is an asset.




- Experience working with websites or eHealth-related platforms preferred.
- A combination of formal education, lived experience, and/or community-based expertise will be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Solid interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work respectfully with diverse teams and communities is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and relationship-centred approaches to working with Indigenous communities is required.
- Ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness priorities, including strengths-based and self-determination approaches, is an asset.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills required.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision required.
- Proficiency in using online communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, OSF, Slack, Google Docs) required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Commitment to advancing reconciliation and supporting Indigenous-led approaches to research, learning, and community wellness.
- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and their relevance to health, research, and community engagement is an asset.
- Must complete research ethics training (CORE) and personal health information training (PHIA).
- Must complete specialized research tools training as required by the project.
- Must successfully clear a Child Abuse Registry Check.

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