analyst Winnipeg
Job description
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The opportunity:
The Qualitative Research & Analyst will be primarily responsible for undertaking research, policy analysis, data analysis, integrated knowledge translation, writing, and research coordination for a child health research program with Dr. Roberta Woodgate.
The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
· Masters degree in a Health-Related/Social Sciences/ Communications/Education or related field required.
· Minimum two (2) years' experience with qualitative research methodology required.
· Experience working with children and youth in research and a commitment to the engagement of young people in research required.
· Experience working with families in research and a commitment to the engagement of families in research required.
· Experience and knowledge of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles within research required.
· Experience with designing interview guides required including individual and focus group guides required.
· Experience with interviewing with a diverse range of people required including children and youth, immigrant/refugees, people living with chronic illness and/or disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples required.
· Experience in integrated knowledge translation engaging multiple audiences and users of knowledge in the research process required.
· Experience in arts-based methods for data collection and knowledge translation is preferred.
· An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
· Highly competent with MS Office, qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis software is required.
· Excellent English oral and written communication skills are required.
· Must be able to uphold the highest level of confidentiality.
· Must possess a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and sensitivity.
· Sound decision making, problem resolution and negotiation skills required.
· Sound understanding of complex social issues and personal commitment to human-rights based approach to research required.
· Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines required.
· Ability to communicate complex material in accessible forms to a variety of audiences required.
· Ability and willingness to learn new processes and techniques is required.
· Ability to create narrative summaries of data required and reports for various audiences required.
· Proven ability to work both independently and with a team, with a minimum supervision required.
· Demonstrated proficiency in using virtual meeting applications (Zoom, Teams, etc.) preferred.
· Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.
Closing Date: May 31, 2023
Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,159.20-$72,053.80 per year
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: REPLACEMENT_STRING06-26
About University of Manitoba
CEO: David T. Barnard
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.umanitoba.ca
Year Founded: 1877
