Position Title
BRIC NS Administrator
Department/Unit
Family Medicine
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$59,403 - $75,221 per annum based on 35 hours per week
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Building Research for Integrated Primary Healthcare in Nova Scotia (BRIC NS), is a research network that seeks to improve primary healthcare and integrated services for people with, or at risk of developing, complex healthcare needs. BRIC NS research is patient-oriented, which means it engages patients as partners and focuses on patient-identified priorities and improves patient outcomes. Reporting to the BRIC NS Co-Directors, the BRIC NS Administrator will provide day-to-day management of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) in BRIC NS Network.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the BRIC NS Network, including preparing detailed reports for funders and stakeholders, and oversee the BRIC NS Student Research Awards funding competition.
- Support and coordinate BRIC NS related knowledge translation activities.
- Coordinate and facilitate/chair meetings and events, including document preparation, record keeping, logistics, dissemination of results, oversight and management of Primary Care Research Day, BRIC NS Student Seminar Series, Primary Care Learning Seminar Series, etc.
- Coordinate and facilitate BRIC NS internal and external communications strategies including updates and maintenance of the website, social media, etc.
- Work with patient partners as part of the BRIC NS advisory council and working groups, recruit new members to Network.
- Support researchers in the development of new research questions and proposal submissions.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field with approximately, three to five years’ of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with multiple competing priorities and deadlines with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patient and community partners.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Word Press, Canva
Assets
- Masters in a health related field.
- Project management skills.
- Event plannings skills.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Communication
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Change & Innovation
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
