Description
The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator - Youth Mental Health and Community Engagement. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Research Coordinator will be a part of a team supporting community and youth engagement for the Pan-GEM project. This initiative seeks to enhance our understanding of genetic and environmental risk and protective factors for the development of mental health concerns in young people. This is a national project that brings together multiple youth mental health and development studies with the goal of generating a large, representative data set of youth across Canada.
Reporting to the manager.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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Manage community and youth research partnerships to support meeting project goals
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Responsible for coordinating and leading meetings, outlining collaborator and project needs, developing effective plans to meet those needs, managing the appropriate approvals and timelines, and ultimately presenting progress and findings to the larger Pan-GEM team
Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable University of Calgary policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements
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Qualifications / Requirements:
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A graduate degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience working with community organizations/community-based research and at-risk youth
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Previous experience with genetics and/or mental health research is considered a strong asset
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Candidates are required to have knowledge of Tri-Council Policy for ethics in human research, OCAP principles as well as CARE and FAIR principles for research data
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Proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint and database software packages is required
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The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential
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Demonstrated communications skills (both oral and written) are required as is the ability to explain complex issues in plain language
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Excellent attention to detail, the ability to exercise initiative and good judgment, and be able to meet deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds
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Ability to travel to multiple sites around the City of Calgary area to meet with partners is essential
Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
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