Research Coordinator

**Join our team and help create a healthier and safer tomorrow for Ontario’s Public Sector Community**

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Research Coordinator will liaise and collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to support the completion of research projects related to the program. Additionally, the Research Coordinator will work with PSHSA teams and stakeholders to ensure leading practices, current research, and expertise is incorporated into program resources, products and services and are effectively disseminated through knowledge transfer.

**Major Accountabilities**:

- Conduct, analyze and interpret market research related to leading practices for PTSD prevention planning and programming, inclusive of literature review and jurisdictional (public safety and emergency services sector) scan.
- Consolidate and analyze information gathered from market scans and research.
- Coordinate and administer research associated activities including:

- Act as liaison between PSHSA teams and researchers
- Facilitate and coordinate meetings including booking of resources
- Support project milestones and deliverables as appropriate
- Monitor and report on the progress of the project
- Assist in research project planning and ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and applicable regulatory requirements are followed.
- Work with the Program Manager to proactively manage changes in project scope, potential challenges, and devise contingency plans.
- Support recruitment and coordination with research study participants as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
- Initiate a collaborative approach with sector partners and researchers.
- Discuss research findings with research teams, PSHSA teams, collaborative partners, etc.
- Engage and communicate with stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Support Program Manager in the management of stakeholder engagement and relations throughout the program.
- Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports and presentations, as required by researchers and PSHSA teams.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**:

- Post secondary degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of related job experience.
- Current knowledge of and experience with research design, research methodologies, recruitment and testing, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s public safety and/or emergency services sectors, current presumptive legislation, and mental stress injury management practices preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues relating to mental health.
- Project management or business administration is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex planning activities, multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent time management and project management skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients.
- Proven ability to work with various stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal; comfortable with contacting clients and facilitating/participating in meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective and comprehensive reports and presentations for various audiences.
- Familiarity with data storage and analysis systems.
- Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite; aptitude for learning new software.

**Details of the Role**:
**Status**: 1-year Contract, Full-time

**Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours/week

**Bargaining Unit Position**: No

**Travel Required**: Yes

**About PSHSA**:
The Public Services Health and Safety Association is growing to meet the demands of a changing landscape that puts a spotlight on Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario. We are on a mission to be a leader in digital workplace health & safety solutions. Our team is innovative, creative, and passionate about creating safer workplaces and bringing Ontario workers home safely.

**Application Details**: