Research Assistant | Temporary Full Time (1.0 Fte) | Cheo Research Institute

CHEO Research Institute

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
$24.94 - $37.35ph; not specified; not specified
On-site
Searching and summarizing literature
Translating academic writing
Developing data collection tools
The CHEO Research Institute is seeking two Research Assistants for a temporary full-time position, focusing on child and youth mental health and addictions. The role involves supporting various research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, and knowledge mobilization, requiring relevant experience and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will support day-to-day research and knowledge mobilization activities including literature review, data collection, analysis, and product development.
  • Key responsibilities involve translating academic writing into plain language, developing and administering data collection tools, and performing basic quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • The role requires strong research and project management experience, group facilitation skills, and excellent communication abilities for diverse audiences.

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The CHEO Research Institute is seeking two Research Assistants for a temporary full-time position, focusing on child and youth mental health and addictions. The role involves supporting various research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, and knowledge mobilization, requiring relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Salary

$24.94 - $37.35/hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Searching and summarizing literature
  • Translating academic writing
  • Developing data collection tools
  • Data cleaning and management
  • Basic quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Developing knowledge products
  • Supporting partner engagement activities

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with quality standards
  • Familiarity with equity, diversity, inclusion
  • Bilingualism (English/French)

Key Requirements

  • College or University undergraduate degree
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Research Assistant
  • Minimum 1-3 years of relevant research experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of research design
  • Data management experience
  • Experience with statistical software
  • Experience with qualitative data analysis software
  • Demonstrated skills in project management
  • Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
  • Strong skills in academic and plain language writing
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated collegiality, professionalism, interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability working with a multidisciplinary team

Work Rights

Eligible to work in Canada

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