Research Assistant

New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data & Training

Employment Opportunity #172-22.23

 

 

Closing Date: November 09, 2022 at 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

 

Full-Time | 1-Year Term (Possibility of Extension) | APT | Fredericton | Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard Work Hours:

Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

 

 

 

Salary Range:

$47,825.00 - $62,177.00 per annum

 

 

Why Choose UNB?

 

 

 

 

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, minimum three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

 

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we're proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work from home options.

 

 

 

 

YOUR FOCUS:

 

 

 

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Research Assistant will support the research/evaluation activities of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Transfer Unit (MEKTU). Specifically, by working with the researchers in conducting in-depth literature searches, preparing comprehensive reviews, applying quantitative/qualitative research methodologies, supporting data analysis, and generating outputs, such as graphs and tables, suitable for incorporation into publications and reports. As a creative self-starter, you will be asked to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • University degree (preferably at the Masters level) with a focus in health sciences, economics, or statistics.  

 


Additional Strengths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and statistical software.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Able to work well independently as well as within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-start, make decision and problem solve.
  • Bilingualism is considered an asset. 

 

 

 

WHO WE ARE:

 

 

 

At NB-IRDT we offer a creative, dynamic, and meaningful work environment where all team members are valued.

 

 

The heart of MEKTU is investigating the quality, usefulness and effectiveness of policies, programs and practices and the process of moving research into practice. MEKTU is a partnership between NB-IRDT and the Government of New Brunswick (GNB). It was developed in support of the Healthy Seniors Pilot Project (HSPP) - a $75 million partnership project between GNB departments of Social Development and Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Since its establishment, MEKTU continues to support the HSPP while expanding to support other projects through helping governments, communities and partners make trusted, evidence informed decisions to improve the lives of citizens.

 

 

We inform effective practices, programs, and policies in New Brunswick and beyond through collaboration, monitoring, robust evaluations, and knowledge transfer.

 

 

We are engaged in a wide variety of research/evaluation projects in health, education, and other social sciences sectors. Our team has a diverse academic background, including psychology, business, economics, criminology, health sciences, education, gerontology, and kinesiology.

 

 

 

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

 

 

 

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

 

 

 

 

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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