Job Opportunity - Research Assistant,University of Victoria - School of Social Work

Job Posting for Graduate Research Assistant
 
SUPERVISOR: Dr. V.C. Rhonda Hackett, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work  
 
PROJECT TITLE: A needs assessment of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) health and wellness in Greater Victoria.
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This needs assessment will support the development of a research proposal aimed at addressing the  health and wellness needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities in the Greater Victoria Area.  
 
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES: The research assistant will help to identify key stakeholders from the local BIPOC communities, participate in the needs assessment process, contribute towards the development of a literature review of the current state of knowledge about BIPOC health in the GVA, conduct a scoping review of existing health care centres, programs or services focused on the needs of BIPOC peoples in Canada, and potentially contribute to the development of a research proposal aimed at advancing and supporting the health and wellness of BIPOC communities in the GVA.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is a graduate student with experience in community organizing and social justice work, and who self-identifies as a member of a BIPOC community. Graduate students in HSD and those from other faculties whose area of study and/or work experience strongly relates to the project work are encouraged to apply. This is a limited hire for BIPOC graduate students.
 
Experience with endnote or other citation software would be an asset. This position requires regular participation in Zoom meetings.
 
RATE: $26.57/hour + 14% benefits.  
 
TIMELINE: Short term position beginning December 2020 (Part time, approximately  5hrs/week over 15 weeks).  
 
TO APPLY: Interested participants are asked to submit a CV, cover letter or statement of interest, and a writing sample by November 27, 2020 to rhackett@uvic.ca