Job Opportunity - Indigenous Health Research Facilitator, British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, Various Locations in BC

Position: Indigenous Health Research Facilitator (IHRF)

Project: British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research

Location: Various regions in BC (i.e., Northern, Interior, Coastal Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island). Until public health measures around social distancing are lifted, facilitators will work from their homes; afterward, they will be hosted by Indigenous, academic or Health Authority locations.

Contract: Full-time position (35 hours/week), from August 1, 2021 to August 1, 2025. Paid three[1]day training in July 2021. Yearly Salary: $50,000.00 Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

Program Background: Funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the BC NEIHR is an Indigenous-led network that heightens the engagement of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis 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 provincial, national and international partnerships.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Principal Applicant, Dr. Charlotte Loppie (UVic), and Network Coordinator, Tara Erb (UVic), as well as working with the BC NEIHR key partners (First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IHRFs will undertake the following activities: Support Indigenous Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCOs)

Engage in relationship building and develop positive research partnerships with ICCOs and others in their region; Provide hands-on assistance to ICCOs that wish to prepare for and/or undertake Indigenous-led health research; Help to identify and address regional community research priorities; Provide capacity bridging support to ICCOs in their respective region; Help to support the development of community-based research ethics review processes;

Work closely with ICCOs to: 1) identify relevant funding opportunities, 2) support and develop BC NEIHR and other grant applications, 3) develop research budgets, 4) connect ICCOs with appropriate academic and other research partners, and 5) communicate research ideas in grant applications. Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM), Event Coordination, Special Projects and Travel

***Please see the link to the website for additional information and details*

https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/bcneihr/employment-opportunities/

If you have additional questions regarding these employment opportunities email bcneihr@uvic.ca !