Research Assistant / Technician 2 (Occupational Health Research)

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; onsite role

Salary: CAD 27.47–32.68 per hour, approximately CAD 4,395–5,229 per month based on 160 hours.

Company

hirify.global is a public university focused on research, innovation, education, and healthcare-related initiatives.

What you will do

• Plan community presentations and workshops with service providers across Foundry centres in British Columbia.
• Develop questions and materials to support dissemination and validation of the youth-centred opioid agonist treatment model.
• Review feedback from service providers and incorporate findings into the final model of care.
• Plan and attend youth and family advisory committee meetings with the research team.
• Support knowledge translation activities and contribute to a positive workplace environment.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to research students and peer research assistants in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• High school graduation, additional training in a related field, and at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or demonstrated compassion working with people with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, research and analyze information, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize project needs, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to respecting diverse perspectives and developing knowledge and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position in a non-union role.
• Work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator.
• Opportunity to contribute to research, community engagement, and healthcare innovation.
• Fixed-term position through December 31, 2026.
• Inclusive workplace commitment focused on employment equity, diversity, and fairness.