Job Posting: Weaving Our Wisdom Study Research Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

The “Weaving Our Wisdoms” Study: Using a Land-Based Approach to Optimize Whole-istic Health among Indigenous People Living with HIV

WOW Study Research Coordinator 

As a partnership between the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the University of Toronto
and Indigenous People living with HIV (IPHAs), this 3-phase study will develop, investigate and
disseminate lessons from a land-based approach designed to optimize wellness and “whole”-istic
health among Indigenous people living with HIV (IPHAs). During phase 1, we will use Indigenous and
community-based research principles to develop a land-based approach to wellness for IPHAs,
specifically with First Nations people living in BC. In phase 2, we will investigate how IPHAs perceive
this land-based approach to build the capacity to optimize their whole-istic wellness. In the phase 3,
we will use Indigenous approaches to “weave our wisdoms” with others across Canada (by
expanding to include Métis and Inuit communities) to explore the transferability of lessons from
this land-based approach to other Indigenous communities.

The WOW Research Coordinator will have an integral role in this research project. This
will include supporting the research team, Community Research Associates and the WOW Steering
Committee, who are guiding this study. The WOW Research Coordinator will be ideally located
in Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, or Halifax but could be flexible with the right candidate. Weekly
meetings will occur with the Nominated Principle Investigator to support the Research Coordinator
and the project. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel evenings and weekends,
as required.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication and coordination;
• Assist in engaging Indigenous people living with HIV;
• Collaboratively design the program for the land-based initiative with our team;
• Assist with participant recruitment and data collection/entry/analysis; recruitment and
ethical processes;
• Plan and coordinate logistics for the project (e.g., travel, arrange meetings);
• Contribute to capacity building opportunities;
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities (e.g., conference or community presentations;
• Perform all reporting requirements required by the project and funding agency and other
duties as required of this position.

Qualifications

A graduate degree in social sciences, health sciences or a related discipline, they must have
experience in Indigenous community-based health research or equivalent work and life
experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Indigenous HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada;
• Knowledge of community-based research, indigenous and decolonizing methodologies;
• Experience conducting literature reviews, data collection, university ethics applications and
writing for both research and community audiences;
• Strong ability to analyze and transfer research information effectively;
• Apply open-minded attitudes/respect toward individuals from varying walks of life;
• Excellent verbal and written communication (ability to speak French or an Indigenous
language are considered to be assets);
• Ability to communicate effectively over distance

*Priority will be given to an Indigenous person, with preference of hiring someone who is living
with HIV.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or CV to [email protected] by August 7,
2018 at 4pm PST. Please address your cover letter to Sherri Pooyak. No phone calls please.