Employment opportunities

Work Study: Research Assistant (IALH1) – Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Position description
This research assistant position will work with the UVic site for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) study located at Gorge Road Health Centre at 63 Gorge Road E. The successful candidate will gain experience with the CLSA, a national study on aging conducted across Canada for 20 years with over 50,000 participants.

The role may include some or all of the following:

• Maintaining participant confidentiality at all times;
• Greeting participants and manage check-in;
• Answering phone calls, schedule appointments, and respond to inquiries;
• Preparing study materials and equipment (e.g., bio-sample kits, mobility trackers);
• Conducting assessments and administer questionnaires following procedures;
• Entering participant data accurately into study systems;
• Learning and following quality standards and study protocols;
• Performing routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and quality checks.

The successful student will be:

• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented;
• A strong communicator who is well-organized;
• Detail-focused with good problem-solving skills;
• Flexible and adaptable;
• Available days, evenings, and some weekends.

A senior undergraduate student is preferred, and experience with interviews or older adults is an asset.

Hourly rate: $19.50, including 4% vacation pay.
200 hours are available. Students interested in health research with 200+ hours of approved work study hours are encouraged to apply by emailing Fatemeh Nezarat, UVic CLSA Site Coordinator: fatemehnezarat@uvic.ca with your resume, current transcript, and cover letter.
The position will remain open until filled.

Work Study: Research Assistant (IALH2) - CARING Dementia Collaborative

Position description
The CARING Dementia Collaborative is an interdisciplinary research cluster focused on supporting dementia-inclusive communities, Community-Based care, and collaborative approaches to aging and dementia. The Work Study student will support a range of research, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization activities related to dementia, aging, health equity, aging in place and community inclusion, and will gain experience in community-engaged research, interdisciplinary collaboration, dementia-inclusive initiatives, and knowledge mobilization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with literature reviews and background research;
• Supporting community engagement and collaborative initiatives;
• Assisting with planning meetings, workshops, and events;
• Helping prepare reports, presentations, newsletters, and communication materials;
• Assisting with social media and knowledge mobilization activities;
• Supporting and coordinating administrative and organizational aspects of collaborative projects;
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and planning activities.

Responsibilities and workload may fluctuate throughout the academic year depending on project timelines, community partnerships, and collaborative activities.

This position will be well-suited to a graduate student in a health, social science, or related discipline with an interest in aging, dementia, health equity, community engagement, or participatory research.

The successful student will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Canva or social media platforms;

Experience or interest in qualitative and/or quantitative research, knowledge mobilization, or Community-Based work will be considered an asset.

Hourly rate: $19.50, including 4% vacation pay.
200 hours are available. Students interested in aging and dementia research with 200+ hours of approved work study hours are encouraged to apply by emailing Dr. Mariko Sakamoto. Please submit a CV/resume and short statement of interest outlining relevant experience and interest in the position to Dr. Mariko Sakamoto: msakamoto@uvic.ca.
The position will remain open until filled.

Work Study: Community Outreach Coordinator (IALH3)
This position will provide assistance to the IALH Collaborative for Youth & Society.

Responsibilities for this position may include:

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with community-serving organizations, local government, school districts and business that support youth from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, across developmental transitions, and in evolving societal circumstances;
• Supporting organization of community events led by the IALH Collaborative for Youth & Society;
• Maintaining a social media presence for the IALH Collaborative for Youth & Society;
• Attending and taking minutes at community events and researchers group meetings. 

• The successful student will have:
• Strong organizational abilities; reliable and autonomous;
• The ability to adjust to shifting priorities and to meet deadlines;
• High interest in psychology or related fields and in community-engaged research;
  Previous experience with organizing community events and/or youth-led or youth-serving organizations is an asset.

Hourly rate: $19.50, including 4% vacation pay.
200 hours are available. To apply, please send application email with non-official transcript and cv/resume to Dr. Frederick Grouzet fgrouzet@uvic.ca with “CFYS Work Study application” as the subject line.
The position will remain open until filled.

Work Study: IALH Research Assistant (IALH4)

Working with a dynamic and supportive team, this position will assist the Research Manager of the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH), a multidisciplinary research centre established to promote and conduct basic and applied research that is relevant to advancing lifelong health for all. Much of our work is rooted in a broad orientation to health that includes attention to the social, psychological, environmental, and cultural contexts in which people live, as well as the institutions responsible for the health of our population.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with literature reviews and background research;
• Supporting community engagement and collaborative initiatives;
• Helping to prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials;
• Assisting with social media and knowledge mobilization activities,
• Supporting and coordinating administrative and organizational aspects of research projects,
• Participating in administrative staff team meetings and planning activities.

Responsibilities may fluctuate depending on project timelines and collaborative activities. The student will gain experience in longitudinal research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge mobilization.

This position is ideal for an undergraduate student in a health, social science, or related discipline with an interest in aging, lifelong health, and community engagement. Hybrid work is an option.

The successful student will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Candidate assets:

• Experience with Canva or social media platforms;
• Research or data management experience;
• Experience or interest in qualitative and/or quantitative research.

Hourly rate: $23.66, including 4% vacation pay.
200 hours are available. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Dylan Cutler, IALH Research Manager, with the Subject Line “Research Assistant” to IALHresearch@uvic.ca.
The position will remain open until filled.