Research Associate

Job Duties/Competencies:
• Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans of health data tools, resources, programs, policies, and services regionally and provincially;
• Collect, compile and analyze research data;
• Organize information on programs, policies, and resources for education;
• Develop and disseminate Metis-specific tools and resources for education;
• Part-take in building policies, strategies, and frameworks based on the research outcomes for Metis citizens in Manitoba;
• Develop online surveys to monitor and assess Metis citizens’ experience with the health care system;
• Attend seminars and other meetings as they relate to the project(s);
Skills and Qualifications:
• Graduate Degree in Health or Social Science, Social Services mandatory, or relevant field, and/or equivalent experience and training may be considered; PhD is an asset;
• Training on multiple research software. SPSS is essential;
• Experience with quantitative/qualitative data, large health related data sets, surveys and community-based research methods;
• Experience in project management;
• Experience in report writing and proposal development;
• Strong, communication, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.