This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place in Edmonton.
The coordinator provides comprehensive operational, administrative, and research coordination support for a multi-year, mixed-methods health services research project. The position is responsible for coordinating project activities across quantitative and qualitative components, supporting data access and ethics processes, managing timelines and deliverables, and liaising with project partners including Alberta Health, continuing care organizations, and research team members. The role will ensure the implementation of project objectives, including administrative data analysis, qualitative data collection, and knowledge mobilization activities. The coordinator supports Government reporting requirements, supervises research staff, and maintains alignment with grant deliverables and timelines.
The Faculty of Nursing is ranked #1 in Western Canada and #7 globally (QS World Rankings). It offers five CASN-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing. With over 1,700 students and strong partnerships across Alberta, the faculty leads innovative, high-impact research to meet the health needs of diverse communities and address global health challenges.
Project coordination and management (35%)
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Coordinate all phases of the project from initiation to completion
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Develop and monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
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Track progress against grant requirements and reporting deadlines
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Coordinate team meetings, agendas, and documentation
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Support financial tracking for project activities
Research operations (25%)
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Coordinate ethics applications, operational approvals, amendments, and annual renewals
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Support administrative data access agreements and processes (e.g., SPOR data platform)
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Oversee data management processes and documentation (quantitative and qualitative)
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Ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical standards
Qualitative research coordination (20%)
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Support development and refinement of interview guides
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Coordinate participant recruitment across partner organizations
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Oversee scheduling and logistics for interviews
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Supervise transcription and qualitative data organization
Staff supervision and training (10%)
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Supervise research assistants
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Provide onboarding and training related to research protocols and procedures
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Monitor performance and provide ongoing support
Partner engagement and knowledge mobilization (10%)
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Liaise with health system partners (continuing care operators, policymakers)
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Support knowledge mobilization activities
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Assist with preparation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations
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Master’s degree in health sciences, nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related field
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Experience in health services research or applied health research
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Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
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Familiarity with mixed-methods research is an asset
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Experience with research ethics and data governance processes
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Strong project management and organizational skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
