Research Assistant

Salary:
**POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant**

**STATUS**: Full Time

**LOCATION**: 24 Selkirk Street, Ottawa, ON

**REPORTS TO**: Executive Director

The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) is passionate about providing culturally competent, high-quality care and support, intended to enhance the wellbeing of Inuit. We work with federal, provincial, and local health authorities to ensure we are providing a responsive and culturally appropriate model of excellence in primary care.

**ABOUT THE JOB**:
The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) is currently looking for a Research Assistant to assist with data gathering, survey preparation and distribution, and other research related support activities within a medical setting. This position will support a Research team at AIFHT by performing administrative duties.

The Research Associate reports to the Executive Director with guidance and day to day management from the Research Project Manager.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist in the conduct of research and data collection.
- Conduct interviews with survey participants.
- Assist in consultations with stakeholders (may include Inuit, local, regional, provincial and national).
- Schedule meetings and take notes as assigned.
- Maintain research files and records in both electronic and hard copy. This includes participants' files and medical information with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Participate in drafting written material, summaries, or reports on assigned tasks.
- Support and liaise with team members as directed.
- Other related duties and activities as may be assigned.

**SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS**:

- Education in Office Administration, Project Management, Health Research, or combination of relevant education and experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in office administration and/or research administration.
- Strong teamwork, communication, writing, and collaboration skills.
- Strong computer skills including data management and internet research.
- Knowledge of Inuit health-related challenges.
- Ability to work in a front-facing medical office environment.
- Ability to be organized, manage time effectively and be flexible in an active work environment.
- Inuktitut written and verbal would be a strong asset

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- May be required to work evening and weekend shifts as necessary.