Research Coordinator (Epidemiology)

TL;DR

Research Coordinator (Epidemiology): Coordinating multi-site research activities for influenza surveillance and vaccine effectiveness monitoring within the Canadian Emergency Department Research Network with an accent on protocol development, data governance, and stakeholder collaboration. Focus on designing systems for epidemiological analysis, managing complex multi-disciplinary projects, and ensuring adherence to ethical and privacy standards.

Location: Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Compensation: $5,377.61–$6,308.19 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia is a global center for research, teaching, and learning, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

What you will do

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for multi-site influenza surveillance and vaccine effectiveness monitoring.
• Design systems for project data analysis and operational outcomes, communicating findings to network stakeholders.
• Coordinate research ethics board applications and manage information sharing agreements across multiple sites.
• Oversee pilot site activities, including participant eligibility, consent, and secure specimen collection and tracking.
• Draft progress reports, conference presentations, and manuscripts to advance pandemic preparedness evidence.
• Ensure compliance with FIPPA, hirify.global privacy policies, and data governance standards for personal health information.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline with at least four years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex terminology for non-technical audiences.
• Experience coordinating multi-site research and managing complex procedures and protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management software like REDCap.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Canadian clinical health services data, emergency medicine settings, or laboratory workflows.

Nice to have

• Masters degree in epidemiology, health administration, or public health.
• Experience with mixed-methods research and evaluation.
• Experience with NVivo software.
• Project management training or certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact national research platforms and pandemic preparedness.
• Collaborative environment working with leading academic and public health experts.
• Support for professional development and scholarly output.