Part-Time Quantitative Researcher
About the role
Requisition #: 25-0185
Location: Kitchener
Department: Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation
Payband Range: $43.86 - $54.83
Hours/Week: 10
Posting Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Closing Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Vacancy Type: Administration - Part-time
Position Summary
Administrative Temporary Part-Time New Contract Position (three-year contract)
The Part-Time Researcher will contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation, including supporting research activities, establishing quantitative and mixed methodology protocols, conducting data analysis and preparing evaluations, proposals and reports.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department 10 hours per week, remotely, with the occasional need to travel to campus or external partner sites.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting for applied research projects under the direction of the Director, according to established reporting guidelines and aligned with clinical best practices for conducting research
- Establish quantitative and mixed methods research and evaluation procedures and complete data analysis
- Assist the Director in preparing knowledge translation products such as manuscripts, conference submissions, lay summary documents, reports, etc., for external partners
- Engage with prospective partners and collaborators in applied research projects
Qualifications
- A Master of Science degree in health care or a related field is required
- Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, including quantitative and mixed methodology data analysis experience in a health care setting (i.e. long-term care, RAI-MDS dataset), is required
- Advanced level of knowledge and expertise in data analysis using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
- Ability to utilize data analysis software such as Excel, SPSS
- Experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience supporting the execution of federal funded research grants
- Experience and knowledge to conduct research with vulnerable populations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective problem-solving and evaluation skills
- Knowledge of policies and practices in academic and health care settings (e.g., colleges and universities, hospitals, long-term care, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience working with professional organizations
#LI-POST
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.
Part-Time Quantitative Researcher
About the role
Requisition #: 25-0185
Location: Kitchener
Department: Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation
Payband Range: $43.86 - $54.83
Hours/Week: 10
Posting Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Closing Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Vacancy Type: Administration - Part-time
Position Summary
Administrative Temporary Part-Time New Contract Position (three-year contract)
The Part-Time Researcher will contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation, including supporting research activities, establishing quantitative and mixed methodology protocols, conducting data analysis and preparing evaluations, proposals and reports.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department 10 hours per week, remotely, with the occasional need to travel to campus or external partner sites.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting for applied research projects under the direction of the Director, according to established reporting guidelines and aligned with clinical best practices for conducting research
- Establish quantitative and mixed methods research and evaluation procedures and complete data analysis
- Assist the Director in preparing knowledge translation products such as manuscripts, conference submissions, lay summary documents, reports, etc., for external partners
- Engage with prospective partners and collaborators in applied research projects
Qualifications
- A Master of Science degree in health care or a related field is required
- Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, including quantitative and mixed methodology data analysis experience in a health care setting (i.e. long-term care, RAI-MDS dataset), is required
- Advanced level of knowledge and expertise in data analysis using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
- Ability to utilize data analysis software such as Excel, SPSS
- Experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience supporting the execution of federal funded research grants
- Experience and knowledge to conduct research with vulnerable populations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective problem-solving and evaluation skills
- Knowledge of policies and practices in academic and health care settings (e.g., colleges and universities, hospitals, long-term care, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience working with professional organizations
#LI-POST
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.
About Conestoga College
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest-growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga does not permit posts that contain offensive, hostile or abusive language or posts that contain commercial solicitations. Conestoga reserves the right to remove posts at any time without warning.