About the role
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Centre for Healthy Communities and working closely with the Senior Research Specialist, the successful candidate will collaborate with Loyalist College staff and community partners to contribute to meaningful, community-driven research.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct literature review(s)
- Assist with secondary and primary data collection and organization
- Support the development of data collection tools and participant recruitment strategy
- Assist with Research Ethics Board application development and submission
- Support with data organization, storage, and analysis
- Provide insight into best practices for Social Prescribing programs and their implementation
- Support community consultation events for program design, under guidance of Principal Investigator
- Contact vendors and community partners as required for program design logistics
- Support the development of community partner training materials and workshops for program implementation
- Assist with delivery of training sessions for community partners
- Assist with development and execution of program evaluation tools
- Assist with development of final report and other knowledge mobilization materials including training packages, toolkits, conference/seminar presentations, academic publications etc.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigator and Student Research Assistant(s) on tasks as required
- Support communications and relationships with community stakeholders/partners
Qualifications
- Completion of a 2-year post secondary diploma or equivalent in a social, health, or business-related program
- Experience with research preferred
- Experience developing or supporting community partnerships
- Knowledge of social prescribing considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Demonstrated skills working on a team
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About LOYALIST COLLEGE
The original, enduring Loyalist Pioneers settled along the northern, serene shores of Lake Ontario and built prominent communities across eastern Ontario. Like its namesake, Loyalist College is recognized for its strong, pioneering presence, community resolve, determination and forward-thinking leaders.
About the role
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Centre for Healthy Communities and working closely with the Senior Research Specialist, the successful candidate will collaborate with Loyalist College staff and community partners to contribute to meaningful, community-driven research.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct literature review(s)
- Assist with secondary and primary data collection and organization
- Support the development of data collection tools and participant recruitment strategy
- Assist with Research Ethics Board application development and submission
- Support with data organization, storage, and analysis
- Provide insight into best practices for Social Prescribing programs and their implementation
- Support community consultation events for program design, under guidance of Principal Investigator
- Contact vendors and community partners as required for program design logistics
- Support the development of community partner training materials and workshops for program implementation
- Assist with delivery of training sessions for community partners
- Assist with development and execution of program evaluation tools
- Assist with development of final report and other knowledge mobilization materials including training packages, toolkits, conference/seminar presentations, academic publications etc.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigator and Student Research Assistant(s) on tasks as required
- Support communications and relationships with community stakeholders/partners
Qualifications
- Completion of a 2-year post secondary diploma or equivalent in a social, health, or business-related program
- Experience with research preferred
- Experience developing or supporting community partnerships
- Knowledge of social prescribing considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Demonstrated skills working on a team
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About LOYALIST COLLEGE
The original, enduring Loyalist Pioneers settled along the northern, serene shores of Lake Ontario and built prominent communities across eastern Ontario. Like its namesake, Loyalist College is recognized for its strong, pioneering presence, community resolve, determination and forward-thinking leaders.