Department of Respiratory Therapy

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 37547

Date posted: November 4, 2026

Job details

Research Assistant - Tech 2 (AESES) Recent Temporary Casual (Grant Funded)

Full-time:

No

Permanent

No

Work schedule

0-35 variable hours/week

Salary

$20.56 to $29.44 per hour plus vacation pay

Appointment Dates

November 25, 2026 to November 25, 2027

Trial/Probation period

420 hours worked For more information please contact: Julio Molina-Herrera - julio.molina-herrera

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

- High school completion with job‑related options plus two years = directly-related experience.

OR
- Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with no experience.
- Some post secondary education is preferred.
- Background in a healthcare related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience working on research teams is an asset.
- Familiarity with chronic lung diseases, pulmonary function test, questionnaire administration, and field tests (6MWT and 1- MSTS) is an asset.
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, Google Docs, and other basic computer programs is an asset.
- Familiarity with social media and publicity is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Excellent organizational skills, Advanced skills in computer software applications including MS Office programs is required.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are required.
- Excellent ability to work collaboratively on a team with a range of skills and abilities is required
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work well in a team environment is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Flexible availability during period of recruitment.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities:

CLERICAL:





- Daily checks registrations for errors by comparing with printout.
- Regular communication with the supervisor, and team members.
- Coordinate participant recruitment activities including contacting sites.
- Be the direct point of contact for the participants during the study.
- Pre-screen participants to verify the inclusion criteria are met.
- Answer questions, coordinate schedules, and arrange appointments for data collection.
- Collect and tabulate data (Excel).
- Setup equipment and apply questionnaires during data collection.
- Monitor/follow-up equipment distribution/collection and appropriate care.
- Potential involvement in ethics application and knowledge translation activities.
- These typically occur during daytime hours but might potentially be in the evening or on a weekend to accommodate study participants. Frequency will also depend upon the rate of recruitment.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Research Assistant - Tech 2 (AESES) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg