Research Project Coordinator

Job summary

The Research Project Coordinator will administer and conduct research, perform analysis, and document findings related to Red River Métis health. Key tasks include conducting literature reviews, managing data collection, and collaborating with departments to develop communication strategies.

Job details

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Research Project Coordinator position within our Health & Wellness Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. The Research Project Coordinator will be required to administer and conduct research, perform analysis, and document a review of topics related to Red River Métis health in Manitoba. The central tasks will consist of conducting literature reviews and environmental scans, working with the team to collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate various types of data and prepare various types of materials and documentation for the inter- and intra-departmental meetings. Job Duties/Competencies: * Coordinate projects, including data collection and compilation; * Assist in development of planning options for policy implementation; * Participate in the design, development, analysis, and evaluation of various components of health issues; * Recruit for and conduct focus groups and interviews with community members on specific health issues; * Draft articles, reports, and presentations regarding research findings; * Manage the presentation of research and analysis of a broad range of health and wellness issues in order to assist in identifying their implications; * Responsible for conducting literature reviews in support of projects; * Analyze interviews for core content and themes relating to the intended and other outcomes of the study; * Assist in developing communication strategies for the department, including appropriate media and other methods while collaborating with the Communications Department. Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences, or relevant field. Graduate Degree is an asset; * Experience with project management using qualitative and community-based research methods; * Training on multiple research software. Nvivo14 is essential; * Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; * Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022) certification is required; * Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Thursday, September 24, 2026. The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment. Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

What you’ll do

The Research Project Coordinator will administer and conduct research, perform analysis, and document findings related to Red River Métis health. Key tasks include conducting literature reviews, managing data collection, and collaborating with departments to develop communication strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences and possess experience with project management and qualitative research methods. Proficiency in Nvivo14 and Microsoft Office is required, along with PHIA and TCPS 2: CORE 2022 certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Pension • Vacation

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred
• policy implementation · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Qualitative research · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Qualitative research
• Community-based research
• Nvivo14
• Microsoft Office
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Literature reviews
• Environmental scans
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Communication strategies
• Focus group facilitation
• Interviewing
• Policy implementation
• Policy Implementation
• Environmental Scanning
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Communication
• Communication Strategies
• Data Collection
• Focus Group
• Project Management
• Research Methodologies
• Microsoft Outlook
• Personal Health Records
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Project Coordination
• Social Sciences
• Literature Reviews

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Research Project Coordinator
• Project Coordinator
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Project Management Specialists