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Position Information

Position Title

Summer Research Student: Workforce Productivity in Seniors Care (Applied Research Technician II)

Position Summary

Project Title: Advancing Technology Integration for Workforce Productivity in Seniors’ Care

Red Deer Polytechnic has secured funding from Alberta Innovates for fully funded student researchers for Summer 2026 (May – August). The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program provides students with paid experiential learning opportunities at post-secondary institutes in Alberta, enhancing their interest and success in health research and innovation.

Students will have the opportunity for skills development and networking through primary research activities, workshops, speaker series, career mentorship, and other events.

The objectives of the program are to:

• Framework Enhancement: Build on the piloted technology integration framework to deepen adoption across Bethany Care Society facilities, focusing on practical steps for scaling.

• Gap Analysis for Productivity: Identify barriers and opportunities in current workflows where technology can improve staff efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and enhance resident care.

• Integration Strategies: Develop actionable strategies for embedding assistive and digital technologies into daily operations, ensuring alignment with clinical and organizational priorities.

• Stakeholder Validation: Engage care teams and leadership to validate proposed strategies and ensure feasibility for real-world implementation. Implementation Roadmap Deliver a roadmap with prioritized actions, training needs, and measurable indicators for productivity gains.

• Knowledge Translation: Prepare a report and presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and scalability potential for Bethany Care Society and Alberta Innovates.

Position Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze the existing technology integration framework piloted at Bethany Care Society.
• Conduct a gap analysis to identify barriers and opportunities for deeper integration of technology aimed at improving staff productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Engage with care teams and leadership through interviews or focus groups to validate findings and gather practical insights.
• Research and recommend strategies for scaling technology adoption, including training needs and workflow adjustments.
• Prepare a final report and presentation summarizing recommendations, integration roadmap, and measurable productivity indicators.

Skills Students Will Gain:

• Health System Innovation: Understanding technology adoption in seniors’ care and its impact on workforce productivity.

• Process Analysis and Gap Identification: Techniques for evaluating workflows and identifying integration challenges.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Skills in conducting interviews, focus groups, and collaborative validation.

• Strategic Planning: Developing actionable roadmaps for technology implementation and scaling.

• Knowledge Translation: Communicating findings effectively to health system partners and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Be currently registered at Red Deer Polytechnic; and

• Be able to work in Canada

• Available for work from May 4 – August 28, 2026 (~4 months)

• Ability to work from 8:30am – 4:30pm from Monday to Friday

• Proven strong work ethic, attendance record and productivity in an independent work environment demonstrated through previous employment, education, or volunteer experience.

• Proven ability to work within a team and communicate positively supporting new and different ideas

• Ability to complete work duties such as sitting, standing, and/ light physical effort over modest periods of time, with some opportunity for relief and task variety.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to review literature, write summaries and present findings.

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$20.30 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of ourpolytechnic community****.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-035

Employment Type

Casual

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

05/04/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

08/28/2026

FTE

1

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Open Date

03/03/2026

Close Date

03/25/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contactPeopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents