Staff - Union Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff Job Profile BCGEU OK Hourly - Technician II Job Title ENHANCE Study Coordinator Department UBCO | Sakakibara Laboratory | Southern Medical Program | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $28.65 - $32.84 CAD Hourly This is a part time position at 0.8 FTE 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. Typical research activities will also be expected (literature searches, database management, data entry). This position may also analyze and synthesize research data and use this information to write reports and contribute to grant applications.

Assemble and distribute study-related packages required for data collection Conduct data entry in RedCap with frequent auditing of data completeness Serve as primary point of contact and coordinate communication and collaboration among other study sites Follow-up with participants via phone (e.g., scheduling, honorarium preferences, troubleshooting equipment and shipping challenges) Perform literature searches, data extraction and database maintenance Develop media/materials to disseminate research to clinicians (knowledge translation) Support the work of research trainees. Support the general administration of the OK Stroke Research Lab’s activities, including preparation and submissions of publications and grants, scheduling meetings and research activities, organizing meetings and travel. Inappropriate interactions with university staff could result in termination of studies, thus impacting the long-term viability of the studies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Brodie Sakakibara and research trainees. The supervisors may at times not be in office that the candidate is working; SUPERVISION GIVEN Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute.



A University/college degree in a program related to rehabilitation, disability or other healthcare discipline.

Candidate must have strong communication skills, ability to work alone and as a member of a team, positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm and experience with seniors and those with chronic conditions. Candidates also need to be able to work with older adults with disability in both the acute hospital setting and community. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and writing skills, as well as be self-directed.

The candidate would benefit from having previous relevant training in research data gathering and analysis in university and healthcare settings and experience in drafting reports and other research documents. Candidates will be provided with detailed training to undertake these activities, but this position requires a great deal of professionalism, organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

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