Summer Research Communications Student

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The SE Research Centre conducts impact-oriented health services research to synthesize, generate, translate, adapt and directly apply scientific evidence in the design, delivery and evaluation of person and family-centred health and social care services.

The SE Research Centre is excited to announce a 4 month Research Communications Studentship position for the summer of 2022. The primary role of the Research Communications Student is to support knowledge mobilization of the health services research projects within the SE Research Centre priority research fields using excellent communications and management skills. The Research Communications Student will be familiar with knowledge mobilization of research and possess knowledge in digital communications and marketing strategies. The Research Communications Student will work closely with the Research Centre Coordinator of SE Research Centre and directly report to the Managing Director of SE Research Centre. The position requires approximately 37.5 hours/week and is best suited for current graduate students who are looking for summer work and opportunity to expand knowledge on health services research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent the SE Research Centre Priority Research Fields (20%)

• Speak to the SE Research Centre priority research fields and all active projects both internally and externally with other researchers and academic audiences

Participate in strong digital communications and knowledge mobilization of SE Research Centre health services research projects (80%)

• Carry out the SE Research Centre Knowledge Mobilization Initiative support roles of assisting the Research Centre Coordinator for any project in any of the SE Research Centre priority research fields
• Support the development of various knowledge mobilization materials using digital platforms
• Assist the coordination of knowledge mobilization materials including dissemination strategies and tracking of various audiences, digital communications marketing statistics, and recipient receptivity

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science of health related discipline from a recognized university
• Experience in Health Services Research in one or more of the following ways:
  • Previous work or studentship as a Research Intern or Research Assistant
  • Undergraduate Thesis completed
  • Undergraduate Research Methods course completed

Technical Competencies

• Experience in supporting qualitative and quantitative health services research data
• Experience in digital communications including platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, MailChimp.
• Familiarity with the principal health sectors in Canada including hospital, home and community-based care

Skill Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to contribute to a team under complex research and organizational conditions, and in an environment of multiple priorities
• Diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making capacity
• Demonstrated commitment to person and family-centred care

About Us:

At SE, we love what we do.  Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing.  We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health,  SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at   humanresources@sehc.com  at your earliest convenience.

Please apply online christalwasher@sehc.com

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