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Sun Life CHC Research & Program Operations Coordinator

Full-time/Part time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

Campus: Waterloo

Reports to: Manager, Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities

Employee Group: WLUSA

Application Deadline: 11/10/2026

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion , Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Position Summary

The Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC)



is focused on enhancing the health of the communities in which Laurier has a presence and demonstrating the impact of CHC funded programming. CHC programming with the support of Sun Life seeks to enhance our community by further developing enriching partnerships and creating inclusive spaces for community members to engage in healthy behaviours. The CHC also provides several opportunities for Laurier students on both the Waterloo and Brantford campuses to engage in hands-on learning through volunteer opportunities and community service learning integrated into Laurier courses.

Reporting to the Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC) Manager, the Research & Program Operations Coordinator supports the coordination, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of research related to CHC programs. The Coordinator will engage in quantitative and qualitative research activities, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, in collaboration with the CHC Manager, CHC Executive Director, Research Coordinator, and other research partners. The role will also support the development of relationships with Laurier faculty and other collaborators to advance research and evaluation related to CHC programs.





A key responsibility of this position is translating research findings and current literature into accessible knowledge mobilization resources that can inform CHC programming and be shared with internal and external audiences. The Research & Program Operations Coordinator will analyze program data, contribute to program evaluation processes, prepare reports and presentations, and support opportunities to disseminate CHC research through conferences, presentations, and other knowledge mobilization activities. The Coordinator will also support the academic and research components of CHC events and coordinate administrative processes associated with CHC research grants.

In addition to responsibilities within the research arm of the Centre, this role will support the administration of community programming. The CHC Research & Program Operations Coordinator will apply research knowledge to assist in the development of program skill progression plans, ensuring that CHC programming remains evidence-informed and aligned with current best practices. The Coordinator will also support participant registration processes and communication with parents/guardians.

The role will contribute to the development and facilitation of volunteer and staff orientations and serve as a primary point of contact for volunteers participating in CHC programs (approximately 60–80 volunteers per semester). Responsibilities include assisting with coordinating volunteer onboarding and program requirements, supporting volunteer engagement, and providing ongoing feedback to foster volunteer growth, skill development, and a positive program experience.

This role requires the ability to take initiative and make sound judgment independently while dealing with multiple competing priorities. The CHC Manager will provide strategic direction, mentorship, and support, and the incumbent is expect

📌 Sun Life CHC Research (London)
🏢 Wilfrid Laurier University
📍 London