Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability at Work

Thunder Bay

Full-time

Contract

Overview

The EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking a full-time Special Projects Coordinator to join our team of project coordinators. The position is a 1-year contract, renewable depending on performance and funding. The team is responsible for leading the Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study (NOWWHS), with the focus of the position being planning and executing data collection at various communities and businesses, including remote sites in Northwestern Ontario, with a team of research assistants.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include actively promoting the study, calling and recruiting workplaces, scheduling meetings, organizing workplace presentations, coordinating with team members, and collecting data.
• Applies established research principles and methodologies to support data collection for applied research projects.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of research plans, including identifying practical limitations in data collection activities and communicating observations to the project team.
• Contributes to the development, use, and maintenance of data collection tools, databases, and related research materials in accordance with approved protocols.
• Collects, organizes, and documents research data using established procedures while ensuring accuracy and adherence to research ethics guidelines.
• Coordinates project activities with internal team members and external partners, including workplaces and community stakeholders.
• Facilitates meetings, workplace presentations, and information-sharing sessions with research participants and partner organizations.
• Exercises judgment within defined research protocols and project guidelines, consulting with senior researchers or the supervisor as required.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a post-secondary education or equivalent with an emphasis in mental and/or physical health, workplace safety, or occupational health with previous experience as a research assistant, project coordinator, or in customer service.

A graduate degree and knowledge of research design and methodologies will be considered an asset.

Established in 2018, the mandate of EPID@Work is to bring people together to reduce work-related injury and disability through collaborative applied research and the provision of education to enhance knowledge related to injury and disability. The Institute is a partner with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and holds a seat at the Ministry’s Prevention Research Partner's Table. Information generated from our research informs practice and policies aiming to improve health and social outcomes in Northwestern Ontario and
beyond. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid. The health and well-being of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. Lakehead University encourages and supports our employees in prioritizing their own well-being. To support our employees in balancing their working and personal lives, whether working traditional hours in the workplace or remotely, we have implemented a Disconnecting from Work Policy to encourage employees to disconnect from work outside of their working hours.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Benefits Information

Why Lakehead University?

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$46,737.6 - $58,822.40 (RFP 4)

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$46,737.6 - $58,822.40 (RFP 4)

Yes, eligible for benefits