Staff - Non UnionJob Category: Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile: Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant / Technician 2Job Title: Peer Research AssistantDepartment: CPS Research | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range: $26.67 - $31.73 CAD HourlyPosting End Date: June 4, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date: December 31, 2026This is a hybrid position, with some onsite work at the Soonats’ooneh Community Health Centre, Prince George, BC. We encourage applicants from the Prince George area.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 SummaryWe are the Digital & Sexual Health Initiative affiliated with the BC Centre for Disease Control and University of British Columbia. We are looking for a Peer Research Assistant to support the Digital Determinants of Health (DDoH) study. We are doing this study in partnership with Ribbon Community, Unlocking the Gates, Soonats’ooneh Community Health Centre, and PAN.The purpose of the DDoH study is to understand how people’s access to health and social services have been impacted as more health & social services move digitally. For this, we will interview clients of our partnering community organizations, focusing on people from populations facing barriers in accessing services related to sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) such as HIV or Hepatitis C. These populations include: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities; African, Caribbean,



andBlack communities; Other racialized people; 2SLGBTQ+ communities; People who use drugs; People who experience incarceration; Sex workers and their clients; People living with HIV and those with lived and living experience of viral hepatitis; Newcomers, migrants, and immigrants to Canada, particularly from regions with high HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C prevalence; Women and youth within these groups.The Peer Research Assistant position will support the interviews for the DDoH study (training provided). The position is hourly, with an average of 14 hours per week. The position will be hybrid, with some onsite work at the Soonats’ooneh Community Health Centre, Prince George, BC. Travel may be required for attending a training session in Vancouver, BC.Organizational StatusThis position reports to Research Manager operationally, and will work closely with Peer Mentor, Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Assistant on the research team as well as staff from Soonats’ooneh Community Health Centre.Work PerformedAssist with study promotion in partnership with Soonats’ooneh Community Health Centre and study teamCarry out research activities including:Recruiting participantsObtaining informed consentConducting interviewsReviewing and cleaning interview transcriptsAnalyzing dataInterpreting findingsComplete TCPS-2 training and other related trainingMaintain and update research records following the research procedures and according to ethical and confidentiality standardsAssist with administering research participation honoraria paymentsAttend research team meetingsAssist other duties as neededConsequence of Error/JudgementThis position works within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. New or unusual problems are referred to supervisor.Supervision ReceivedThis position will receive general supervision from Research Manager and day‑to‑day guidance from Research Assistant in carrying out the job duties and responsibilities. The position will receive research training and mentorship from Postdoctoral Fellow and Peer Mentor on the team.Supervision GivenThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 ownDemonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsMember of the populations facing more barriers in accessing STBBI related services as outlined above are strongly encouraged to applyPassion to address health inequitiesInterest in developing qualitative health research skillsAbility to work respectfully with community agencies as well as diverse community membersExcellent communication skillsAbility to exercise tact, discretion and safeguard confidentialityAbility to create a welcoming environment for open conversation about sexual health, substance use and bodiesComfort using MS Office software (i.E., Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive) and videoconference application (e.G., MS Teams, Zoom)Ability to work independently and in a cooperative environmentAccess to reliable Internet is preferredPrior experience with research is an asset#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Peer Research Assistant - C$26.7 - C$31.7 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Winnipeg