Research

Grant-funded positions with FHS-affiliated researchers or FHS partners will be posted as they become available.

Available Research Assistant (RA) roles at 911吃瓜 Health Sciences can be found on the 911吃瓜 Human Resources web site.

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Indigenous Research Liaison (IRL) - BC NEIHR British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research | Date posted: May 1, 2026

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ABOUT THE BC NEIHR

Hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at 911吃瓜, the BC NEIHR is an Indigenous-led network that heightens the engagement of Indigenous (First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit) Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCOs), Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, and interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral groups and organizations in BC. Through our extensive network of experienced and dedicated members and partners, the BC NEIHR supports a provincial and national Indigenous health research agenda. Ultimately, the BC NEIHR will contribute to the improved health, wellbeing and strength of Indigenous peoples by supporting transformative research.

Our collective goal is to increase and enhance Indigenous-led health research in BC and Canada through the following objectives: 1) develop research infrastructure; 2) facilitate and support Indigenous peoples in leading health research and knowledge sharing; 3) provide research-related funding; 4) develop and support research capacity; 5) enhance awareness and relevance of Indigenous health research; 6) facilitate and support ethical and culturally safe research partnerships; and 7) engage in partnerships.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Investigator Dr. Krista Stelkia (911吃瓜; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager, Elizabeth Hunter (BC NEIHR), as well as working with BC NEIHR鈥檚 governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, M茅tis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities:

Relationship Building

鈻� Respectfully engage and develop relationships and research partnerships with ICCOs, Indigenous researchers across the regions in BC. Participant in health-related gatherings (budget permitting) to engage with ICCOs and bring awareness of the BC NEIHR program by promoting the Network membership registration.
鈻� Create strategies to address distrust and barriers around health research in colonial research environments.
鈻� Keep ongoing and regular communication with funded ICCOs.

Liaison & Facilitation

鈻� Collaborate with the BC NEIHR and CCAIHG Teams, including external collaborators and partners (i.e., BC SUPPORT Unit) to plan, coordinate, and evaluate local/regional capacity bridging events, webinars, training sessions, and knowledge sharing gatherings or activities.
鈻� Share and distribute information of BC NEIHR funding and capacity bridging opportunities to ICCOs.
鈻� Travel to meet with ICCOs in their respective region and participate in Indigenous Health and Wellness conferences or gatherings (travel budget permitting).
鈻� Liaison with ICCOs to identify and address regional community research priorities.
鈻� Support the facilitation of partnerships for the development of community-based research ethics review processes and other collaborations.

Mentorship

鈻� Mentor ICCOs for building capacity as an organization or collective (e.g. opening collectives bank accounts, incorporating associations, and structuring projects for funding access).
鈻� Provide capacity-bridging support to ICCOs provincially and in respective regions, including mentoring ICCOs to create and develop innovative and integrative research development and knowledge sharing strategies.
鈻� Support ICCOs leaders to take full control of their projects, ensuring self-determination with allies acting only as support (e. g. they decide what, when, and how to proceed).
鈻� Provide mentorship and technical support to ICCOs in writing research development grant and knowledge sharing mobilization grant applications.

Navigation

鈻� Guide ICCOs in building capacity for health research initiatives.
鈻� Develop plain-language workbooks and templates to support the BC NEIHRs research development and knowledge sharing activities.
鈻� Translate academic terminology and institutional processes for ICCOs with diverse literacy levels and research experience, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge systems are respected and integrated where possible.
鈻� Assist ICCOs by providing an overview and navigating institutional procedures, such as institutional ethics review boards, ethical guidelines, grants approval processes, and other administrative requirements.
鈻� Connect ICCOs with relevant funding opportunities from other institutions.

Other Communications and Training

鈻� Attend training workshops and receive ongoing instruction from Elders/Knowledge Holders, Investigators and Knowledge Users, and the Program Manager, BC NEIHR, or CCAIHG Team.
鈻� Frequent communication with Program Manager via email, Zoom and telephone.
鈻� Participate in ongoing communication with BC NEIHR team members via MS Teams, email and Zoom videoconferencing.
鈻� Attend and report on activities conducted at the weekly and monthly team meetings via Zoom videoconferencing.
鈻� Provide monthly written reports to the Program Manager that detail all activities and an evaluation of such activities.
鈻� Organize and lead face-to-face and video-and-teleconferencing with ICCOs.
鈻� Collaboratively work with other IRLs on various network activities and communicate frequently.
鈻� Participate and obtain the following training and certifications: San鈥檡as Indigenous Cultural Safety, OCAP庐 and TCPS2 Chapter 9.
鈻� Perform other BC NEIHR and CCAIHG-related duties as required.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time
Location: Remote (based in BC). Occasional travel required throughout BC, including community and partner outreach and attendance of in-person events and meetings.

How to Apply:

1. Send your application package, including cover letter, CV/resume and Experience Statement (see below) via email to:bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").

2. Experience Statement. As part of the application package, please include a 1-2 page Experience Statement that outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience in providing research support and conducting community engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. This is an opportunity to highlight in a narrative format key aspects of your work, education, training or other experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Please consider the activities listed under Position Summary when creating your Experience Statement.

Graduate students in BC are encouraged to apply. If you are a current graduate student interested in a full-time position, you must include your time management plans in your cover letter to demonstrate how you will balance your studies with the full-time role.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted to go to the next stage.

Interview Process: Selected applicants will be invited to have an interview. Those selected will need to demonstrate their experience working with ICCOs through a presentation during the interview. This presentation may include photographs or other forms of proof (such as project reports, testimonials, or portfolio examples) showcasing your relevant experience. Further details and instructions will be provided during the process.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

911吃瓜 is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.

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Administrative Assistant - BC NEIHR British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research | Date posted: May 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE BC NEIHR

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized full-time (37.5 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to join the team and support day-to-day administrative operations. This role provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth implementation of procedures and team priorities. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for scheduling meetings, supporting communications, maintaining organized records and filing systems, processing invoices or reimbursements, assisting with financial tracking, and coordinating logistics for events and meetings.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across the team鈥檚 operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

鈻� Manage admin email and general inquiries.
鈻� Support creation and maintenance of organizational systems for filing, communications and all BC NEIHR procedures.
鈻� Support funding calls communications and processes, e.g., announcements, responding to inquiries, confirming receipt of and completeness of applications, and supporting adjudication.
鈻� Coordinate scheduling of internal and external team meetings both virtually and in-person, e.g., Governing Council, Principal Investigators, monthly team, and external partner meetings.
鈻� Support meetings by taking minutes, providing summaries, executing action items including tracking and follow through.
鈻� Offer administrative support as needed for HR communications and procedures including tracking time off/vacation requests.
鈻� Facilitate 911吃瓜 financial administration processes and communications with the finance team.
鈻� Support a collaborative and inclusive team dynamic with CCAIHG/BC NEIHR team.

Event Coordination and Outputs

鈻� Support and work with team members in the planning of BC NEIHR and CCAIHG events, e.g., retreats, gatherings, workshops, symposiums, conferences, etc.
鈻� Coordinate and support event planning committees, including scheduling meetings, taking notes and executing action items.
鈻� Act as liaison with event vendors and process invoices.
鈻� Develop and distribute invitations to BC NEIHR events and maintain event communications with invitees including travel arrangements etc.
鈻� Support post-event logistics including managing surveys.
鈻� Support, prepare, and submit post-event travel expense reimbursements (TER) processing.

Network Membership Support

鈻� Support and maintain an efficient BC NEIHR registration process to help grow the network.
鈻� Manage membership files and e-distribution list.
鈻� Support communication with BC NEIHR members, other NEIHR Networks, communities and partners.
鈻� Support the development and dissemination of BC NEIHR knowledge exchange materials for the newsletter and social media, e.g., job flyers, promotional material, training resources, reports, etc.
鈻� Offer content creation and editing support for the BC NEIHR website.

Skills and Abilities:

鈻� Minimum of two years of administrative or office support experience
鈻� Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including Indigenous community partners, researchers, trainees, and organizational stakeholders.
鈻� Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse team.
鈻� Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
鈻� Experience supporting event coordination, meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and post-event follow-up activities.
鈻� Experience with financial administrative processes, including invoice processing, reimbursement tracking, budget support, and liaising with institutional finance systems.
鈻� Proficiency with various programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Suite with the ability to learn additional programs as needed.
鈻� Adept at researching and implementing tech-based solutions.
鈻� Highly motivated, self-directed and problem solving focused.
鈻� Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and experience working with Indigenous peoples.
鈻� Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous research and knowledge sharing and mobilization in Indigenous communities and organizations settings.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Annual Salary: $50,000-$55,000 per year
Location: Remote (based in BC). Occasional travel required for in-person gatherings and meetings throughout BC and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), 911吃瓜 Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

Send your application package (cover letter and CV/resume) via email to:bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

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Senior Research Writer - Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) | Date posted: May 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE CCAIHG

The Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), situated in the Faculty of Health Sciences at 911吃瓜 (911吃瓜), is the first-of-its-kind Indigenous health governance research centre that provides the opportunity for Indigenous people, communities, and scholars to learn from and share their experiences on Indigenous health governance. With a shared governance model that reflects the partnership of 911吃瓜 and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the centre fosters global dialogue on Indigenous approaches to health and wellness in the context of Indigenous health governance. The key goals of the Centre focus on dialogue and knowledge exchange, collaborative training initiatives, and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time (30 hours/week) Senior Research Writer to join our research centre. This is a senior publication writing role that provides leadership on all academic publications, community-facing reports, and institutional writing projects associated with the CCAIHG and the BC NEIHR. The Senior Research Writer will oversee the full publication pipeline, including leading the development of academic manuscripts, scoping reviews, commentaries, Centre-led research reports, grant writing support, annual and project reporting, and identifying publication opportunities and collaborations. The position works collaboratively with the Centre staff (i.e., Director), BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR) team members, Indigenous communities and partners, internal and external collaborators, and 911吃瓜 interdisciplinary teams to manage research publications and reporting for both the Centre and BC NEIHR.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Publications

鈥� Write, draft, and edit academic manuscripts in collaboration with the Nominated Principal Investigator, who will maintain first and/or senior authorship and primary intellectual leadership on all Centre-led publications.
鈥� Manage academic manuscripts for publication, including primary research papers, commentaries, scoping reviews, conceptual papers, and more.
鈥� Coordinate writing teams, publication timelines, journal selection, submission processes, and revisions.
鈥� Develop and maintain a Centre publication strategy and annual publication plan.
鈥� Identify new publication opportunities, special issues, and collaborative writing initiatives.
鈥� Mentor trainees and research assistants on writing, synthesis, publication styles, and knowledge translation.

Reporting

鈥� Lead the development of CCAIHG and BC NEIHR annual reports, evaluation reports, project reports, and community-facing reports.
鈥� Liaise with internal and external partners for feedback, validation and final review of coproduced reports.
鈥� Coordinate and write annual funder progress reports and other deliverables for grant-funded projects and studies.
鈥� Work closely with the Centre Director to prepare written materials for governance bodies, partners, and funders.

Research & Analytical Support

鈥� Co-lead the development of new scoping reviews, environmental scans, policy analyses, and literature syntheses.
鈥� Conduct qualitative data analysis using tools such as NVivo and translate findings into high-quality written outputs.
鈥� Draft research briefs, summaries, and synthesis documents for academic, community, and policy audiences.
鈥� Assist with research design as needed for new studies and contribute to the conceptual development of research papers and ethics applications.
鈥� Manage research ethics applications for all Centre-related studies including development of new applications, amendments to existing ethics submissions, annual reports, and more.

Grant Writing Support

鈥� Support the Director and research team with grant writing including background sections, research significance, methodological descriptions, KT plans, ethics, and governance.
鈥� Write letters of support on behalf of the Centre and BC NEIHR to support external grant funding applications.
鈥� Prepare supporting documents for grant submissions (CCVs, budget justifications, partner letters, etc.).
鈥� Performs other Centre-related duties as required.

Qualifications

鈥� Holds a Master鈥檚 degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Indigenous Governance or related field
鈥� PhD (completed or in progress) or postdoctoral experience strongly preferred, particularly in Indigenous health or governance.
鈥� The candidate will preferably be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis).

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Annual Salary: $70,000/year (full-time, 37.5 hours/week). Part-time salary will be prorated.
Location: Remote work within BC. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in- person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at 911吃瓜 Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position via email to:indigenoushealthgovcentre@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

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Youth Research Assistant - Trans Youth Study @ REAFFIRM Collaborative | Date posted: May 15, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

The at 911吃瓜 is seeking a Youth Research Assistant (YRA) to support a new study looking at the experiences of transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and other gender expansive (hereafter, 鈥榯rans鈥�) youth in Western Canada. We work with community organizations, teachers, healthcare providers, and others who have experience affirming trans identities and supporting the wellbeing of trans youth. The YRA will work with the study investigators, students, advisors, and participants to ensure the success of this project. Tasks will vary, as described below. The position may be renewed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete trainings related to research ethics, participant safety, and research protocols.
Become familiar with study materials, including consent forms, questionnaires, and follow-up protocols.
Attend and participate in study team meetings.
Support the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), including coordinating and facilitating meetings, taking minutes, and following up with YAC members.
Provide input to study activities.
Work with community partners.
Recruit and onboard new participants.
Refer participants to mental health and social supports, as needed.

Qualifications

Age between 18 and 25
Experience working or volunteering with youth
Lived experience as trans youth or experience supporting trans youth
Interest in research
Compassion for and understanding of cissexism, transphobia, and related systems of oppression
Passionate about learning and research
Passionate about trans and gender expansive communities
Effective communication skills (written and oral)
Comfortable facilitating meetings with youth
Ability to work with a diverse team
Excellent time management and organization skills
Basic computer skills (e.g., typing, sending emails, accessing internet)

We especially invite applications from youth who identify as trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, or otherwise gender expansive.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

July 2026 鈥� June 2027 (with potential to renew)
Part-time salaried position at $26-28/ hour, up to 20 hours per week (number of hours negotiable)
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
Location: Remote / work from home, with 1 day per week in office at 911吃瓜 Vancouver (fully remote work for those outside Greater Vancouver will be considered for the right candidate)
This is a grant-funded position.Reports to: TJ Salway, Associate Professor
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences, 911吃瓜

How to Apply:

Please complete and submit the application form (.pdf or .docx) and a resume via email and send it to stephanie_black@sfu.ca. Please make sure that you have fully completed the application form.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We believe that research is strengthened by the equitable inclusion of voices from populations that have historically been silenced or absent in health research. We value the perspectives of and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous and Two-Spirit people, Black and other People of Colour, queer people, trans people, and people with disabilities.

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Research Coordinator - Dr. Scott Lear | Date posted: June 8, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

A full-time Research Coordinator is needed to work on the project titled 鈥淒eriving Normative 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Data Among South Asian Children (ASHA)鈥�. This is an entry level coordinator position, and the study is a collaborative project with the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University. The ASHA study鈥檚 objective is to establish normal height-sex and normal age and sex-specific reference values of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring among South Asian children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruiting potential child participants from places of worship and other sites within the South Asian community (community centres, schools, camps, events etc.)
Booking appointments with study participants and data collection from participants at their homes, through telephone, in a clinical setting and on site at places of worship and schools
Attend weekly meetings to present updates on recruitment and data collection and make sure all data is promptly entered and updated into REDCAP (research database)
Building and maintaining positive relations with child participants and parents/guardians
Ensure study related administrative tasks and correspondence are completed such as the preparation and collection of study and required regulatory documents (i.e. research ethics).
Provide direction and leadership to research related staff, including the supervision of students and volunteers, within the scope of the projects, as appropriate.
Other tasks as may be deemed necessary by the principal investigator

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in health, social science or related field
Fluency in Punjabi (and ideally Hindi)
Driver鈥檚 license with reliable car (research related expenses will be reimbursed)
Experience dealing with people, with emphasis on effective interviewing and communication skills, ability to establish rapport, ability to assess a situation and respond accordingly
Strong knowledge of research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Appointment Type: Full-Time (32 hours/week)
Salary Range: $26 to $28 (based on successful candidate鈥檚 relevant education and experience.)
Benefits: 3 week's vacation to start, sick days, extended health (dental after one year of employment)
Location: hybrid between home, local community and St. Paul鈥檚 Hospital in Vancouver, BC
Hours of Work: Generally, Tuesday-Saturday. At times, the position may require the need to work evenings. While overtime is not expected, any overtime will be compensated through days off.

How to Apply:

Please send resume/CV with a cover letter outlining your interest to: Dr. Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, 911吃瓜 at salear@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Equity and diversity are essential to research and academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or a person who identifies as First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous. If you require any assistance or accommodation, please contact azahir@sfu.ca.

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Finance and Administration - Bridge Research Consortium | Date posted: June 12, 2026

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ABOUT THE BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM |

The Bridge Research Consortium (BRC) is a $13.56M project (2024鈥�2028) funded through Stage 2 of the integrated Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF) and Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)/Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (BRIF) competition, with contributions from additional funders. It is one of 19 projects funded to strengthen Canada鈥檚 biomanufacturing capacity for future pandemic readiness. The project team is composed of two Scientific Co-Directors, a multidisciplinary team of twelve leading social sciences and humanities scholars located at 9 universities across Canada, plus Australia and Vietnam, and a Knowledge Mobilization (KM) team located at 911吃瓜 (911吃瓜).

The BRC Secretariat is responsible for the management of the overall project budget, issuing of annual funding to the Lead Scholars, issuing and managing contracts with national partners and service providers, and preparing midterm reports and other accountability activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance and Administration Coordinator manages day-to-day budget administration, expense compliance, and transaction tracking. They work all BRC team members and with the Research Project Manager, Office of the Vice President, Research. The position reports to the BRC Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:

Prepare expense claims, journal vouchers, travel advances, and reimbursements via standard 911吃瓜 processes.
Review financial documents for accuracy, validity, and expense compliance with 911吃瓜 and Tri-Agency policies. Cross check eligibility of expenses with the Research Project Manager (RPM) in the office of the Vice President, Research, as needed. Follow up on discrepancies.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and properly approved.
Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and tracked 鈥� invoices, claims, reimbursements.
Maintain and organize budget files in compliance with record management standards.
Manage budget change processes and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets
Ensure timely replenishment and accurate accounting of funds.
Respond to financial inquiries, investigate and resolve issues, escalating when necessary.
Regularly checks in and communicates with RPM on financial transactions and maintain liaison with departmental finance coordinator.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROCUREMENT & VENDOR COORDINATION
FINANCIAL MONITORING & REPORTING
ADMINISTRATIVE & TEAM SUPPORT

Qualifications

Excellent knowledge of automated record keeping and relevant 911吃瓜 financial information systems and concepts (e.g., FAST, FINS).
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, web browser, and electronic mail applications (e.g., Word, Excel, FileMaker, Explorer, Outlook) at an intermediate level.
Ability to use enterprise level information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent) at an intermediate level.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with accuracy.
Ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy.
Good knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Appointment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours/week); as sson as possible to March 2028 (position renewal possible depending on funding)
Salary Range: $64k鈥�$76k annually (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator, Bridge Research Consortium
Location: 911吃瓜, Burnaby campus.
Candidates with expert-level experience with 911吃瓜 systems and policies may be able to negotiate on salary and hybrid working conditions.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to bridgerc@sfu.ca.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on June 23, 2026. Note: Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.

At the Bridge Research Consortium, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to 911吃瓜 as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

911吃瓜 is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified persons, including visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGTBQ-identified persons. Located on unceded Coast Salish Territory 鈥� the traditional territories of the s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish) and x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam) Nations, 911吃瓜 is actively building an increasingly diverse and inclusive community.

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KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR - Bridge Research Consortium | Date posted: June 12, 2026

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ABOUT THE BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM |

POSITION SUMMARY

The Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator supports KM activities and outputs as part of an interdisciplinary team working across Canada. The KM Coordinator will develop and apply skills in administration, planning, budgeting, and logistics. The position reports to the Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator, with day-to-day direction of the Knowledge Mobilization Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION SUPPORT:

Support the KM Lead and KM staff with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing KM activities including logistics, budgeting, internal communications, reporting, and dissemination of materials.
Provide administrative support for the production of KM outputs including briefs, reports, presentations, webinars, and public-facing resources.
Maintain and update KM tracking systems and tools, and track KM deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements to ensure outputs are completed on schedule.
Provide administrative support to the KM Lead and KM staff for meetings including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and coordinating logistics.
Support the documentation of meetings and other engagement activities with partners, collaborator and other knowledge users.
Contribute to the evaluation of KM activities and process improvements.
Support KM team with expense claims in FINS.
Liaise with 911吃瓜 administrative offices, external collaborators, and partner institutions as needed.
Coordination, including but not limited to scheduling, event planning support, note-taking, costing, communicating with service providers and partner organizations, organizing documents and folders, and other related tasks as needed.
As we are a national project, occasional flexibility is needed to accommodate Canadian time zones.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE & TEAM SUPPORT:

Support Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator with additional duties and administrative tasks as required.
Provide administrative support to Director and BRC office as needed.
Backfill clerical duties during EA or Financial Clerk鈥檚 absence.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, communications, social sciences) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum two years of experience with providing administrative support, financial processes, and/or project coordination in a research or higher education setting.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong oral and written communication skills with experience preparing administrative and support materials for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with event planning, meeting coordination, and administrative systems.
Proficiency with MS Office and project management software; some experience with 911吃瓜 administrative systems an asset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also independently managing responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent demands and meet frequent deadlines.
Excellent secretarial and administrative knowledge and skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, Outlook and other administrative and financial tracking software.
Ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Appointment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours/week); as sson as possible to February 2028
Salary Range: $64k鈥�$76k annually (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator, Bridge Research Consortium
Location: 911吃瓜, Burnaby campus.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to bridgerc@sfu.ca.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on June 23, 2026. Note: Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - Bridge Research Consortium | Date posted: June 12, 2026

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ABOUT THE BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM |

The Scientific Co-Directors who lead the project are Dr. Kelley Lee (Faculty of Health Sciences, 911吃瓜) and Dr. 脠ve Dub茅 (Faculty of Social Sciences, Universit茅 Laval). Dr. Lee has day to day operational responsibility for the BRC Secretariat which is located on 911吃瓜鈥檚 Burnaby campus. This includes managing the overall project budget (i.e., allocation and reconciliation), issuing annual funding to Lead Scholars, managing large contracts with partners and collaborators, ensuring project reporting, and other general accountability activities. She also maintains extensive relationships across government, industry and academia, including the BRC鈥檚 affiliation with Canada鈥檚 Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub at the University of British Columbia. In this role, Dr. Lee manages the BRC Knowledge Mobilization Lead, the Director of Strategic Communications, and the Manager of Research.

In addition to the above, Dr. Lee holds a large number of additional leadership roles including advisory roles with the World Health Organization, serving on a Lancet Commission, and chairing a CIHR Institute Advisory Board. Finally, she maintains her own research on pandemic readiness including leading the Pandemics and Borders Project, graduate student and postdoctoral fellow supervision, extensive peer reviewing contributions, and university teaching responsibilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator reports to the BRC Co-Director, Dr.Lee and in that role, ensures overall coordination of their office as well as carrying multiple responsibilities, including supervising two administrative positions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scheduling appointments.
Maintaining the Co-Director鈥檚 calendar.
Screening incoming calls, mail and email.
Responding to typical requests for information,
Handling routine and general questions presented by other members of the BRC team.
Be the main BRC contact for 911吃瓜 Facilities Management, Security, IT, Finance, HR, etc.
Supervise (and is supported by) two administrative positions: Finance and Administration Coordinator and Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator.
Schedule and prepare meetings (e.g., chair鈥檚 notes, agendas, minutes, documentation) for the Scientific Co-Director.
Arrange travel and complete expense claims for Scientific Co-Director.
Prepare or manage preparation of a wide range of meeting documentation, reports and correspondence.
Prepare formal letters and confidential correspondence, look up information in system and paper-based records, selecting information, and transposing information into forms.
Support creation/completion of documents such as reports, research papers and presentations, consistent with academic guidelines, and conducts on-line and/or paper-based record searches by following standard procedures to obtain, summarize and/or provide information.
Provide clerical support for the management and administration of BRC budgets and projects.
Work closely with the Co-Director to prepare new grant applications.
Create, review, archive and maintain electronic and paper-based files and records.
Organize regular biweekly meetings of the BRC Secretariat and regular face to face meetings /events involving the Scientific Co-Directors, BRC Lead Scholars, Advisory Committee and staff.
Record and circulate minutes and action items and follow up for the Co-Director.
Provide and/or coordinate secretarial and clerical support services for BRC events, workshops, seminars, and special events.
Handle confidential human resource files and information.
Maintain HR records for all Secretariat staff, including Time and Absence records for positive and exception reporting for approved hours, inputting approved hours, and coding absences, etc. in accordance with payroll deadlines.

Qualifications

At least 5 years in an executive administrative role in an academic or similar research-oriented setting.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent demands and meet frequent deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent secretarial and administrative knowledge and skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, Outlook and other administrative and financial tracking software.
Working knowledge of 911吃瓜 corporate systems, particularly familiarity with 911吃瓜鈥檚 financial systems and software (e.g., FAST, FINS).
Ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
As we are a national project, occasional flexibility is needed to accommodate Canadian time zones

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Appointment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours/week); as sson as possible to March 2028 (position renewal possible depending on funding)
Salary Range: $69k鈥�$88k annually (commensurate with experience)
Reports to: Dr. Kelley Lee, Scientific Co-Director
Location: 911吃瓜, Burnaby campus.
Candidates with expert-level experience with 911吃瓜 systems and policies may be able to negotiate on salary and hybrid working conditions.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to bridgerc@sfu.ca.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on June 23, 2026. Note: Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.

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Research Assistant - Dr. Aline Faria | Date posted: June 12, 2026

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ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROJECT

The research 鈥淪ocial processes influencing vaccination decisions among French-speaking African immigrants in British Columbia鈥� aims to: 1) describe how French-speaking African immigrants in British Columbia obtain information about vaccines and public health measures related to vaccination; 2) understand their perceptions of vaccines and public health measures, as well as how these perceptions vary depending on the type of vaccine; 3) identify the opinion leaders who influence their decisions about vaccines; 4) understand the impact of cultural and religious beliefs on their decisions.

The principal investigator has been conducting semi-structured interviews with French-speaking African immigrants currently living in BC, which will be analyzed with the successful candidate's assistance. The project is conducted in partnership with R茅soSant茅 C.-B. and Centre d鈥檌nt茅gration pour immigrants africains (CIIA).

POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES:

Reporting to Dr. Aline Faria, nominated principal investigator, the research assistant will undertake the following activities:

DATA ANALYSIS:

Coding and analyzing interviews previously conducted and transcribed in French.
Documenting the coding process.
Participating in meetings with the nominated PI and, potentially, with the partner organizations, to discuss the data analysis.
Taking the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 for ethics compliance (if the candidate does not have the certificate).

Qualifications

Master鈥檚 or PhD student in public health, social sciences, or related field, or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent oral and written skills in French required.
Strong attention to detail required.
Experience analyzing qualitative interviews preferred.
Understanding of the social determinants of health or health communication theories preferred.
Knowledge of qualitative software NVivo preferred.
Having undertaken the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 certificate preferred.
Preference will be given for a candidate with lived experience or formal training in African cultures.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Position Title: Research Assistant
Reports to: Dr. Aline Faria
Start Date: July 6th, 2026
Duration of Appointment: 8 Weeks (until August 31, 2026)
Appointment Type: Temporary Part-Time, with no possibility of extension
Salary Range: $27/hr, 30 hours biweekly
Location: 911吃瓜, Burnaby campus/ remote

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Dr. Aline Faria at aline_faria@sfu.ca. Please include the job title in your email subject line.

The application deadline is June 25, 2026.

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