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Indigenous Research Liaison (IRL) - BC NEIHR British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research |  Date posted: November 27, 2025

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ABOUT THE BC NEIHR

Hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at 天美mv天美, the BC NEIHR is an Indigenous-led network that heightens the engagement of Indigenous (First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit) Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCOs), Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, and interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral groups and organizations in BC. Through our extensive network of experienced and dedicated members and partners, the BC NEIHR supports a provincial and national Indigenous health research agenda. Ultimately, the BC NEIHR will contribute to the improved health, wellbeing and strength of Indigenous peoples by supporting transformative research.

Our collective goal is to increase and enhance Indigenous-led health research in BC and Canada through the following objectives: 1) develop research infrastructure; 2) facilitate and support Indigenous peoples in leading health research and knowledge sharing; 3) provide research-related funding; 4) develop and support research capacity; 5) enhance awareness and relevance of Indigenous health research; 6) facilitate and support ethical and culturally safe research partnerships; and 7) engage in partnerships.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Investigator Dr. Krista Stelkia ( 天美mv天美; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager, Elizabeth Hunter (BC NEIHR), as well as working with BC NEIHR鈥檚 governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, M茅tis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities:

Relationship Building

鈻� Respectfully engage and develop relationships and research partnerships with ICCOs, Indigenous researchers across the regions in BC. Participant in health-related gatherings (budget permitting) to engage with ICCOs and bring awareness of the BC NEIHR program by promoting the Network membership registration.
鈻� Create strategies to address distrust and barriers around health research in colonial research environments.
鈻� Keep ongoing and regular communication with funded ICCOs.

Liaison & Facilitation

鈻� Collaborate with the BC NEIHR and CCAIHG Teams, including external collaborators and partners (i.e., BC SUPPORT Unit) to plan, coordinate, and evaluate local/regional capacity bridging events, webinars, training sessions, and knowledge sharing gatherings or activities.
鈻� Share and distribute information of BC NEIHR funding and capacity bridging opportunities to ICCOs.
鈻� Travel to meet with ICCOs in their respective region and participate in Indigenous Health and Wellness conferences or gatherings (travel budget permitting).
鈻� Liaison with ICCOs to identify and address regional community research priorities.
鈻� Support the facilitation of partnerships for the development of community-based research ethics review processes and other collaborations.

Mentorship

鈻� Mentor ICCOs for building capacity as an organization or collective (e.g. opening collectives bank accounts, incorporating associations, and structuring projects for funding access).
鈻� Provide capacity-bridging support to ICCOs provincially and in respective regions, including mentoring ICCOs to create and develop innovative and integrative research development and knowledge sharing strategies.
鈻� Support ICCOs leaders to take full control of their projects, ensuring self-determination with allies acting only as support (e. g. they decide what, when, and how to proceed).
鈻� Provide mentorship and technical support to ICCOs in writing research development grant and knowledge sharing mobilization grant applications.

Navigation

鈻� Guide ICCOs in building capacity for health research initiatives.
鈻� Develop plain-language workbooks and templates to support the BC NEIHRs research development and knowledge sharing activities.
鈻� Translate academic terminology and institutional processes for ICCOs with diverse literacy levels and research experience, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge systems are respected and integrated where possible.
鈻� Assist ICCOs by providing an overview and navigating institutional procedures, such as institutional ethics review boards, ethical guidelines, grants approval processes, and other administrative requirements.
鈻� Connect ICCOs with relevant funding opportunities from other institutions.

Other Communications and Training

鈻� Attend training workshops and receive ongoing instruction from Elders/Knowledge Holders, Investigators and Knowledge Users, and the Program Manager, BC NEIHR, or CCAIHG Team.
鈻� Frequent communication with Program Manager via email, Zoom and telephone.
鈻� Participate in ongoing communication with BC NEIHR team members via MS Teams, email and Zoom videoconferencing.
鈻� Attend and report on activities conducted at the weekly and monthly team meetings via Zoom videoconferencing.
鈻� Provide monthly written reports to the Program Manager that detail all activities and an evaluation of such activities.
鈻� Organize and lead face-to-face and video-and-teleconferencing with ICCOs.
鈻� Collaboratively work with other IRLs on various network activities and communicate frequently.
鈻� Participate and obtain the following training and certifications: San鈥檡as Indigenous Cultural Safety, OCAP庐 and TCPS2 Chapter 9.
鈻� Perform other BC NEIHR and CCAIHG-related duties as required.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
• Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time
• Location: Varying regions in British Columbia (BC) and remote. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person gatherings and meetings in Vancouver and at Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at 天美mv天美 Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

1. Submit Your Application: Send your application package (cover letter and CV/resume) via email to:bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").

2. Experience Statement. As part of the application package, please include a 1-2 page Experience Statement that outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience in providing research support and conducting community engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. This is an opportunity to highlight in a narrative format key aspects of your work, education, training or other experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Please consider the activities listed under Position Summary when creating your Experience Statement.

• We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted to go to the next stage.
• Graduate students in BC are encouraged to apply. If you are a current graduate student interested in a full-time position, you must include your time management plans in your cover letter to demonstrate how you will balance your studies with the full-time role.

3. Interview Process: Selected applicants will be invited to have an interview. Those selected will need to demonstrate their experience working with ICCOs through a presentation during the interview. This presentation may include photographs or other forms of proof (such as project reports, testimonials, or portfolio examples) showcasing your relevant experience. Further details and instructions will be provided during the process.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

 

天美mv天美 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.

 

 

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Research Assistant, Data Validation (Summer Student) 鈥� Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) |  Date posted: March 11, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

is one of 13 institutes that comprise the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Canada鈥檚 health research funding agency. IGH鈥檚 mandate is to foster research excellence regarding the influence of sex and gender+ on health and to apply these findings to identify and address pressing health challenges facing men, women, girls, boys, and gender-diverse people.

At IGH, we acknowledge that both biology (sex) and society (gender) influence our health in distinct but interrelated ways. The 鈥�+鈥� acknowledges that both sex and gender intersect with other factors, including income, social status and supports, Indigeneity, race and racism, sexual orientation, ability, location, and other social identities and positions to profoundly shape our health and well-being.

IGH is seeking a Research Assistant, Data Validation (Summer Student) to join our team full time from May 11^th to August 28^th 2026, with a possibility of part time hours extending to Dec 31 2026. The Research Assistant, Data Validation will provide research, administrative and communications support to the Scientific Director (Dr. Angela Kaida) and the IGH team. Given the exciting and broad scope of activities of the IGH, this position will work directly with IGH team members to deliver on the Institute鈥檚 mandate and priorities, as described in the Institute of Gender and Health鈥檚 new .

The main role for this position is to support the annual CIHR data validation exercise, which involves reviewing recently funded grant applications to determine their relevance to the IGH mandate. The position will also support other Institute priorities, including preparing literature reviews, conducting data analyses, drafting summaries, and supporting the development of learning materials and communication materials related to sex, gender and health, among other tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Main duties include:

• Support the annual IGH data validation exercise, reviewing recently funded CIHR grant applications for their relevance to IGH priorities. This involves reading a large volume of scientific abstracts across the 4 pillars of health research (Biomedical, Clinical, Health Systems and Population Health), and categorizing them based on areas of focus
• Develop more refined data validation categories, terms and definitions for different research areas within the IGH mandate (e.g. women鈥檚 health)
• Liaise with IGH and CIHR staff to ensure adherence to the data validation terms and definitions
• Prepare literature reviews, data analyses and written summaries, as needed
• Support the development of sex, gender, and health learning and communication materials, as needed
• Support the IGH Operations and Events lead with IGH file organization and process development
• Maintain records of all work in the IGH electronic filing system
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with the job description, as assigned

 

The work of the Research Assistant must be completed with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. The Research Assistant is expected to exercise judgment and decision-making when managing all communications. Errors could jeopardize the public and government credibility of IGH, CIHR, and the Government of Canada.

Qualifications

The Research Assistant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor鈥檚 degree, with demonstrated course work and/or major project related to sex, gender and health. Enrollment in or completion of a Master鈥檚 degree with training on sex, gender and health is preferred.
• One or more years of experience engaged in research related to sex, gender and health, including literature review, data analysis and preparing written summaries.
• Work experience or coursework related to multiple pillars of health research (biomedical, clinical, health systems or population health) is an asset
• Work experience or coursework related to sex, gender and health or health equity is an asset
• Experience in knowledge mobilization and/or communications work is an asset
• Strong demonstrated understanding about the influence of sex, gender and other intersectional factors on health and wellbeing.
• Experience working in a government or university environment, or in a community-based organization relevant to sex, gender and health is an asset.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) in English. French fluency is an asset.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems effectively and in a timely fashion.
• Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, setting priorities and delivering expected results on time and within budget
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a hybrid working team environment
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), online meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and other office software (e.g., Adobe, Canva, etc)
• Proficiency, familiarity, or willingness to learn about academic search engines (e.g., PubMed) and reference software (e.g., Endnote, Zotero).
• Knowledge of the CIHR and/or 天美mv天美 policies and procedures is an asset.

Working conditions

This position has a hybrid working model with a minimum of 2-3 days per week in IGH鈥檚 offices located at the Harbour Centre Campus of the 天美mv天美, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Travel to other locations within the Vancouver area may be necessary. The Hybrid working model is available, with a fully remote position negotiable for the right candidate.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Position Title: Research Assistant, Data Validation (Summer Student) 
• Reports to: Dr. Glenys Webster, Associate Director, CIHR Institute of Gender and Health
• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences, 天美mv天美 
• Duration: 
  • Full time from May 11^th 鈥� Aug 31^th 2026
  • Part time for rest of contract, hours to be negotiated 
• Start Date: May 11^th, 2026 
• Appointment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week) May 11^th 鈥� Aug 31^th 2026
• Salary Range: $24.74-$27.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Location: 天美mv天美, Vancouver campus 
  • This position allows for a hybrid (remote and in-person) working model. IGH is located at 天美mv天美 Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver

 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and CV via email to:

Dr. Glenys Webster

Associate Director

CIHR Institute of Gender and Health

Email: IGH-ISFH@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application review will begin mid-March. Position posted on March 11, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Selected candidates will be invited to an interview, and may be requested to complete a brief exam to demonstrate the ability to categorize scientific abstracts using set criteria, and to demonstrate reasoning and writing ability.

 

IGH and 天美mv天美 are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated in learning, teaching, research and work. We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.

We would like to thank, in advance, all applicants who take the time to apply for this position. All applicants will be notified regarding whether they have been selected for an interview.

天美mv天美 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.

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Research Assistant, Bridge Research Consortium 鈥� Dr. Anh Pham |  Date posted: April 10, 2026

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ABOUT BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

The Bridge Research Consortium (BRC) is funded under the Canada Biomedical and Research Fund to strengthen Canada鈥檚 domestic biomanufacturing capacity for future pandemic readiness. The BRC is focused on supporting public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immunotherapies across Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will contribute to a program of research examining the impact of social determinants of health on vaccine uptake. This role involves supporting and leading components of multiple scoping reviews, including protocol development, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation. The successful candidate will contribute to and, where appropriate, take primary responsibility for drafting peer-reviewed manuscripts and a policy brief, and will contribute to multi-institutional research ethics applications and data access processes.

Responsibilities include

• Register for review protocols (e.g., OSF or other platforms);
• Lead, with supervision, a series of scoping reviews on social determinants of health and influenza vaccine uptake using PRISMA-ScR guidelines;
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative evidence using systematic coding approaches and qualitative data analysis tools (e.g., NVivo);
• Lead the writing of a research paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal and a policy brief on the study鈥檚 findings;
• Potentially produce related knowledge mobilization outputs as appropriate;
• Prepare and coordinate multi-institutional research ethics board (REB) applications (e.g., University of Toronto, University of Manitoba, Dalhousie University), including adapting protocols, consent materials, and responding to reviewer feedback.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good understanding of the social determinants of health, or related equity and access issues, or comparable social policy contexts, preferably related to immunization or public health dimensions;
• Research experience applying mixed-methods is highly preferred;
• Familiarity with scoping review frameworks (e.g., PRISMA-ScR) or equivalent systematic review methodologies;
• Experience with citation management and screening tools (e.g., Covidence);
• Experience with NVivo or comparable qualitative data analysis software is an asset;
• Strong academic writing skills;
• Demonstrated experience preparing research ethics applications (required);
• Strong interpersonal and team skills;
• Strong ability to work cooperatively as part of a large team.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Position Title: Research Assistant
• Reports to: Dr. Anh Pham, BRC Senior Scientist
• Duration: May 2026 to August 2026
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Salary Range: $25/hour
• Appointment Type: Part-time (up to 15 hours per week)
• Location: The position is hybrid with an onsite workspace available on 天美mv天美 Burnaby campus. There is an expectation of regular in-person meetings on 天美mv天美 Burnaby campus.

 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of two references to:

Alexandra Shisko
BRC Project Administrator and Coordinator
Email: Alexandra_shisko@sfu.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 22^nd, 2026

天美mv天美 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.