Community Research COORDINATOR Needed in THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

ABOUT US

This community research coordinator position is part of a University of Toronto-based project on the impact of cannabis use on Indigenous and non-Indigenous people’s oral health. The study will take a longitudinal look at different risk factors in participants and will include different stages where participants will be followed-up and gauged in different capacities. The project stems from the University of Toronto Indigenous Oral Health Group (IOHG), which is a network that brings a collective collaboration of research teams, community partners and academics/researchers from across the country to address Indigenous oral health issues via research and advocacy.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position that we are seeking to fill is that of a part-time Community Research Coordinator. The terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the collective agreement between the University of Toronto and United Steelworkers, Local 1998, applicable to casual employees. The person to take this position will be dynamically engaging with participants, the research team at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in Toronto, as well as be expected to travel periodically to other study sites. The position entails the following:

Support in labours of community engagement, which can range from organizing meetings between the research team and different organizations, councils, and Health Authorities, as well as supporting knowledge mobilization components as the project develops.

• Support in recruitment and retention of study participants (mainly functioning as a link between the research team and these).
• Collection and securing that participant consent is appropriately and adequately observed throughout the study. This also includes securing that the First Nations Principles of OCAP® are closely followed when working with Indigenous populations.
• Entering and processing data that is collected throughout the study in its different stages. Basic computer skills will be required for this fulfilment (more details will be provided at the moment of interviewing).
• Dental examiner support.
• Periodically managing biological samples (saliva and urine).

ABOUT YOU

Dynamic, responsible, and responsive in the capacities that are requested.

• A background in dental-related activities is preferred (dental assisting, dental hygiene, internationally trained dental professionals), but not a must.
• Significant preference will be given to individuals that have experience and familiarity working within Indigenous contexts in Canada. The ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Previous experience in the organization and implementation of public health projects in community settings is also an asset.

Computer skills and proficiency (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and RedCap).

HOW TO APPLY AND FURTHER INFORMATION

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via email to Fabio Arriola, the research project coordinator at: f.arriola@mail.utoronto.ca. Reach out via that medium if you have further questions about the posting. When sending your application please include:

• CV and Cover Letter (in a single PDF file).

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 20TH