Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health Full time

**Research Assistant**
**Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging - UVic Site**

**Background**

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a national study of adult development and aging that has recruited over 50,000 individuals across Canada. Participants are being followed for 20 years. The University of Victoria (UVic) supports 1 of 11 comprehensive data collection sites. Information is being collected from participants using a combination of interviews and physical assessments.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities**

The **UVic** CLSA site is currently seeking a **Research Assistant** who will be responsible for:

- Maintaining participant confidentiality and ethical standards at all time
- Welcoming and checking-in participants
- Answering telephones, booking/managing appointments, and responding to inquiries as necessary
- Following standard operating procedures to conduct a variety of assessments and questionnaires
- Entering participant data and information accurately using study specific software programs
- Complying with quality standards according to standard operating procedures
- Performing regular operation, maintenance, calibration, cleaning, and quality control of equipment
- Completing, as paid work, required training for the position
- Discussing any questions or concerns related to the project and/or study participants with the Site Coordinator

**Requirements & Skills**
- Reliable and professional, able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Able to multi-task and adapt to changes in task requirements
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with hardware and software in a PC environment
- Able to adapt to technological changes
- Willing to work during the day, early evenings and on Saturdays as required
- Research experience is an asset
- Experience working with older adults is an asset

**Terms of employment**
- This is a part-time (approximately 21 hours a week) grant funded position until March 31, 2024 with the possibility of extension
- Salary will be commensurate with experience, starting at $23-25 per hour
- Please send a cover letter and CV to Monica Kelly at mjkelly(a)uvic.ca

**Deadline for Applications: August 4, 2023, 4:00 pm**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
A university-approved COVID-19 Safety Plan is in place.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-04


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