Research Coordinator, Health Equity and Social Accountability Primary Purpose: The Research Coordinator role is to work under the direction of the Vice-Dean of Research, to support the initiation and growth of health equity, health services, and population health research studies with an initial focus on community mapping of engagement, equity and opportunity determinants in Saskatchewan. This individual is expected to assist with the support and implementation of research activities related to specific health equity, health policy, and social accountability. This person will assist with facilitating partnership connections and communications, conducting environmental scans, baseline data creation and collection, project grants, administrative support duties, meetings, writing, community engagement and the creation and implementation of work plans. Nature of Work: As a valued research coordinator, this individual will build and maintain qualified relationships to work collaboratively with community and university stakeholders, research staff and faculty as well as independently manage the smooth, effective and efficient research milestones. It will involve working on the initiation and launch of ideas into action, practice, partnership and policies. It will also involve working across populations, communities, partners, researchers and disciplines. The work will involve a mix of administrative and research tasks. The Research Coordinator will have a breadth of knowledge and experience in health-related research that could include but is not limited to population health, public health, community health, improvement science, clinical and health services. The individual must exercise sound judgment and have advanced project management skills.



Provide seamless research support for the Research Manager, including communicating with team members and stakeholders, as well as organizing meetings. Track, support and coordinate research related activities, progress and outcomes Provide research support for the research portfolio including a structured workplan of deliverables with key milestones. Assist with developing, preparing and finalizing a broad range of written materials, including strategic documents, reports, literature reviews, funding proposals, both independently and in collaboration with the research team and key stakeholders and partners. Ensure the high quality of studies as per regulations stipulated by the Tri-Council and other granting agencies, Research Ethics Boards, and other oversight and regulatory bodies, and uplift health equity and social accountability research philosophies and methodologies. Generate data (mapping practices, policies and programs), conduct interviews, and analyze documents, literature to inform research program design and implementation Develop solid, collaborative relationships within the communities in Saskatchewan as well as nationally and internationally, to meet, grow and scale research activities and project goals. Participate in relevant meetings and committees at the organizational and regional levels related to programs of research.



A level of education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related health, social sciences, or related discipline from a recognized program. A minimum of two years of related experience in research and/or community engagement and health equity projects/initiatives. Proven ability to effectively work with decision-makers, across systems, communities and sectors to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems Highly proficient computer skills with excel and mapping software programs Department: College of Medicine Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5 The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance. #

📌 Research Coordinator, Health Equity and Social Accountability (Canada)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Canada