Research Assistant - ACB Wellness Project

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1251
CLOSING DATE: MAY 27, 2025 @11:59PM MDT

FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Health Studies as a Research Assistant (RA) to participate in community engagement activities, graphic design, informatics, video editing, report writing and draft manuscript development.

Reporting to Project Lead, the RA provides direct research support for our ACB Wellness Project, Improving Mental Health Awareness and Social Service System Navigation for African, Caribbean and Black Communities in Alberta. The project is designed to improve mental health awareness and provide support in navigating the mental health social service systems in Alberta for the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community. This is collaborative project between NorQuest College’s Faculty of Health Studies and Ribbon Rouge Foundation.

Under the guidance of the Project Lead, the RA will assist with the completion of project tasks and contributes to success of the project. Working independently, the RA may vet research participants, schedule interviews, search for literature, transcribe or clean data, do community engagement activities, assist with toolkit development, video production, manuscript development and report writing. They may also, under an established framework, code and analyze research data, as well as engage independently in simple data collection tasks and preparation of research presentations. In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Project Leads, the students may participate in complex data collection activities, complex data analysis, writing literature reviews and research reports, and research dissemination. Through their involvement in all phases of the project and all project activities, the RA will develop and refine their research skills, preparing them for a career in research.
 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
• Report writing skills
• Technological skills to develop interactive mental health toolkit.
• Graphic design, video editing, animations, translation and informatic skills.  
• Work with ACB communities and write research reports, summaries, announcements, and other communications for ACB communities.
• Vet research participants according to established project eligibility criteria.
• Arrange time and place for data collection sessions.
• Conduct basic literature searches and collect copies of relevant literature.
• Under the guidance of the project’s lead, a Research Analyst, or Project Coordinator, complete face-to-face survey data collection, assisting with interviews or focus groups.
• Cleaning research data following a prescribed process.
• Code research data using the framework provided by the project lead.
• Vet inquiries from community and research partners.
• Compile and safely store project-related documents including consent forms.
• Transcribe data recordings.
• Scan and process forms containing original data.
• Collect information from other post-secondary institutions.
• Edit research reports and scan for potential errors.
• Participate in community engagement activities for the project.

WHAT YOU BRING

• This opportunity is for current and previous NorQuest College students and students from other institutes with relevant experience.
• An interest in mental health and community engagement
• Graduate degree completed or in progress in any field. A combination of less education and more research experience may be considered an equivalent.
• Willingness to complete the TCPS 2 CORE training as condition of employment.
• Willingness to complete trauma informed care AHS training.
• Willingness to complete mental health first aide training.
• Fluence in other languages will be an added advantage (e.g. French, Swahili, Somali, Arabic etc)

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

Asa difference maker you bring:

• Specific life experience as per the needs of the project.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Self-motivation and good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn research.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain a confidential work and project environment and adhere to research ethics protocols.

SALARY: $26.06 - $28.95 hourly.  Reflective upon what you bring. AKA your education and experience. This opportunity also includes 11.2% in lieu of vacation and benefits.  This is a contract position and an hourly rate will be established relative to individual experience offered and the budget allocated for instruction.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.