Community- Based Researcher (Hupacasath / Uchucklesaht)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Department of Health is seeking a qualified Community-Based Researcher to conduct research in the Communities of Hupacasath and Uchucklesaht.  This position is part of a COVID-19 Vaccine Study that will run to March 31, 2023.  The Community-Based Researcher will be responsible for setting up community-based activities, meetings, and assisting in the recruitment of community support workers to support the collection of a range of data and/or specimens to support a vaccine study into Immune Response, Effectiveness and Safety.  This position is based out of the NTC Southern Region office (Port Alberni).

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the community staff to build positive relationships and engage community participation
• Support for the administration of community-based activities including project meetings and events
• Support the recruitment of community support workers to assist with project objectives
• Assisting the Director of Research in data and specimen collection
• Ensure community confidentiality and privacy in accordance with professional regulatory guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant public health or other social science related fields or post-secondary education with work experience (1-3 years) in research projects or related fields involving data and specimen collection
• Possess community experience and participating in activities that build strong community relationships
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of allied professionals, formal and informal community leaders, and First Nation knowledge keepers and/or Elders
• General understanding of Indigenous peoples’ health research practices (OCAP/Chapter 9: TPS2) considered an asset
• Competence with word, excel and computer software relevant to project management
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and a strong ability to work in a team environment
• Capable of flexible hours and traveling to remote communities when necessary
• Possess a valid driver’s licence and have daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check
• Be willing and able to demonstrate compliance with the NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19)

Salary based on qualifications and experience: annual salary range $55,000 - $67,000