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The Department of Indigenous Engagement in the Office of the Provost & VP, Academic, invites applications for a Indigenous Administrative Coordinator, One Child Every Child. This Full-time, Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

The Indigenous Administrative Coordinator, One Child Every Child, reports to the Indigenous Project Manager, One Child Every Child. The role is additionally accountable to the Indigenous Lead, and works in collaboration with the whole One Child Every Child Indigenous Team and the Ways of Knowing Accelerator Team.

The Indigenous Administrative Coordinator, One Child Every Child, will be an expert in project and event coordination and administration, ensuring timely processing and execution of administrative, academic and operating activities. The Administrative Coordinator will have exceptional spoken and written communication skills, and be able to plan, organize, and conduct day-to-day activities independently.

One Child Every Child is guided by ii’ taa’poh’to’p, the UCalgary Indigenous Strategy, and walks parallel paths with Indigenous Elders and scholars to encompass the wisdom, voices and priorities of Indigenous peoples for the betterment of all. One Child Every Child brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, child health research institutes, education and healthcare providers, equity-deserving groups, local, national and global stakeholders to accelerate outcomes for children and their families.

This role supports the continued indigenization of the University of Calgary. Click here to see more job opportunities with an Indigenous scope. 

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Project/ Events Coordination:

• Responsible for effectively coordinating, organizing, and staging institute activities, events, and budgets with oversight from the Indigenous Project Manager.
• Arranges flights, accommodations, transportation and honorariums for invited speakers and visitors for the One Child Every Child Indigenous Team and the Ways of Knowing Accelerator initiatives.
• Supports priorities of the One Child Every Child Indigenous Team and the Ways of Knowing Accelerator Team on a broad spectrum of projects and tasks including coordinating award applications, liaising with internal and external officials.

Administration Activities:

• Provides efficient, effective and comprehensive administrative support and schedule management for the Indigenous Lead and for members of the Indigenous Accelerator team as needed.
• Creates and distributes agendas and records minutes at One Child Every Child Indigenous Accelerator team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Provides support to the Indigenous Lead, One Child Every Child Indigenous team and the Ways of knowing Accelerator Team members and various One Child Every Child committees as required.
• Coordinate and organize travel arrangements for faculty and visiting lecturers’ transportation, itineraries, agency/hotel accommodations and completing all necessary forms and requisitions for funding.
• Maintains and orders office supplies necessary to conduct regular business.
• One Child Every Child point person for catering and event logistics.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in business or a related field of study; A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. 
• 1 year of experience in a health/medical research environment is required.
• 3 years of administration experience with an emphasis on decision-making and highly developed organizational skills.
• Experience in an academic environment is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of ii’ taa’poh’to’p, and its key concepts, particularly parallel paths, ethical space and transformation.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive level meetings including setting agendas, recording decisions and meeting minutes.
• Develop and maintain a respectful and positive working relationship with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, University staff and One Child Every Child collaborators.
• Understanding of and commitment to engage in Indigenous protocols, work with Elders and knowledge keepers, and Indigenous practices..
• Ability to anticipate needs, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Mail and Calendar) and the university core business systems (e.g. PeopleSoft).
• Ability to work independently, while supporting the Indigenous Team and the Ways of Knowing Accelerator team priorities.
• Understanding of University, and of One Child Every Child’s mission, values, and plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of the policies and protocols of the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, Alberta Health Services would be an asset.

Application Deadline:  February 16, 2024

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.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Experience: The candidate should have at least 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related industry.

Responsibilities:

• • The candidate should review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed and also replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components.
  • The candidate should be able to hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers and inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.

• The candidate should apply primers and repaint surfaces and repair or replace interior components, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs.

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 3 to less than 5 years’
Credentials: Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be organized, flexible, and be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizen and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to interpret welding process specifications, operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• The candidates should be able to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• The candidates should be able to operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment, fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• The candidates should be able to determine weldability of materials, operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• The candidates should be able to operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• The candidates should be able to maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the French Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Sales experience: Call centre
Computer and technology knowledge: Networking software, networking security, C++, MS Windows, spreadsheet, wireless networks
Own tools/equipment: Computer, internet access, cellular phone.
Credentials: A+ Certification
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Work setting: Telecommunications industry, Help desk

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, capable of working under pressure and managing tight deadlines
• The candidates should be attentive to detail and adept at managing tight deadlines, comfortable with repetitive tasks
• The candidates should be able to work while sitting for extended periods, demonstrating attention to detail and comfort with repetitive tasks

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be accurate, possess efficient interpersonal skills, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication
• The candidates should have a client-focused approach, show initiative, exercise good judgment, and be organized team players
• The candidates should possess the ability to multitask and demonstrate effective time management

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to communicate electronically and in person with computer users to determine and document problems, providing business systems, network, and Internet support
• The candidates should consult user guides and technical manuals to research and implement solutions, set up equipment for employee use, and ensure proper installation of cables, operating systems, or software
• The candidates should collect, organize, and maintain a problems and solutions log for use by other technical support analysts, in addition to providing customer service

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, writing sample, and cover letter) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be capable of handling repetitive tasks and be physically fit to manage physically demanding work

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to load, unload, and transport construction materials
• The candidates should be able to erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades, as well as remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• The candidates should be able to mix, pour, and spread materials

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Security and safety: Basic security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• • The candidates should be able to work in wet or damp conditions

• The candidates should be able to handle weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be flexible in their approach, demonstrate reliability, and be team players

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate cleaning machines and clean the interior and exterior of motor vehicles
• The candidates should be able to wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces, vacuum floors, and wax and polish floors
• The candidates should be able to shampoo upholstery and provide customer service

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Manager.  This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

The work requires health services and health economics research expertise to support the conceptualization, design, execution, analysis and knowledge translation and management of research studies. 

The work period is primarily daytime hours, Monday to Friday for a total of 35 hours a week. The workload varies according to circumstances and the person will be expected to manage his or her time effectively to meet deadlines. Some travel may be required to meet with investigative teams or present research findings.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Leadership

• Responsible for managerial discretion of direct reports
• Considers different possibilities and implications
• Manages and executes priorities of the research project to meet deadlines
• Will be required to liaise with senior researchers and leaders on issues that are outside of the scope of responsibility
• Defines strategies, contributes to long-term research team planning, and establishes standard operating procedures, including management and execution of plans
• Supports teaching and research and conveying expertise and knowledge to all personnel within research team (via lunch and learn style presentations) and individual study teams
• Supervises Research Associates and Research Assistants on projects
• Acts as team lead, and manages the administrative process of the research project and research team
• Design and manage project management plans and oversee the execution of the project according to timelines and budget

Judgment and Decision Making

• Ability to makes decisions that require choosing between multiple options or developing new options to resolve moderately complex and complex problems
• Makes decisions in ambiguous situations within established process, procedures and guidelines pertaining to their own research study project team and overall research team
• Uses own scientific judgment to apply and adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others appropriately
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational issues in coordinating the research study, as well as the overall research team
• Responsible for developing and managing research study budgets and assisting with overall research team budgeting (including funding applications, short- and long-term budgeting and funding plans, and staff hiring)
• Carries out analyses using appropriate computer programs and statistical software
• Analyzes data and interprets results

Communication and Scientific Contribution

• Explains difficult issues and works to build alignment around a complex situation
• Communicates and manages data quality issues with site coordinators and outstanding discrepancies with reporting requirements to the sponsor and the Principal Investigator
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Responsible for, and demonstrates success in, writing, compiling and submitting operational grants for funding applications
• Ability to carry valuable communications with Principal Investigator
• Ability to design and undertake own research with a clear focus on knowledge translation, including publishing in peer-reviewed research articles
• Advanced technical skills and demonstrates scientific contributions in the areas of health services and/or health economics research
• Manage research team output, including research team curriculum vitae management, translation of research output to external organizations and institutes within the 
   

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree or PhD in relevant quantitative health science discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of quantitative health services and/or health economics research and project management experience including coordination of administrative processes related to research projects
• A combination of education, training and experience will be considered
• Advanced understanding of healthcare systems, health services and health economics
• Advanced technical skills and demonstration of scientific contributions in the areas of health services and/or health economics research
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodology
• Superior skills in management and descriptive analysis of quantitative health data
• Experience conducting systematic reviews and synthesizing relevant literature
• Experience in preparing, managing and submitting ethics applications
• Extensive knowledge translation experience with diverse stakeholder groups
• Previous experience providing evidence-based recommendations to large organizations and key stakeholders
• Thorough demonstrated experience in academic scientific writing, coordinating and submitting proposals, grant applications, manuscripts and reports
• Experience conducting focus groups and interviews to develop survey instruments and inform project research plans is beneficial but not required
• Experience with secure servers (obtaining research team access), storing data and data storage procedures, as well as education others on secure data storage procedures
• Experience managing research team output, including research team curriculum vitae management, translation of research output to external organizations and institutes within the University of Calgary, and development of research team knowledge translation strategies
• Experience managing research team conference attendance and tracking knowledge translation activities
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing research initiatives and/or clinical trials
• Experience and understanding of regularity/compliance/scientific requirements relative to the role
• Sound understanding of concepts, theories and principles as they relate to management of a research project
• Knowledge of University of Calgary business and research systems is beneficial
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, SAS or other relevant statistical software is required
• Experience and understanding of CIHR grant submissions as well as Research Net protocols and reports is required

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2024