Job Description
Position Summary
The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP)’s mission is to improve the safety, wellness, and performance of the Canadian labour force by generating knowledge, transferring research to practice, and strengthening workforce development – all in collaboration with stakeholders. CISWP adopts a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach to build capacity for productive and sustainable work. CISWP has state-of-the-art research infrastructure within two major applied research labs and mobile labs equipped with a variety of dedicated field-based and lab-based ergonomic, health and safety, human performance measurement systems, and a full body photogrammetric anthropometry system. The labs are named for their research mandate: START - Skilled Trades Applied Research and Training, and STRIDE - Skilled Trades Research in Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity.
The incumbents will work on various research projects in the area of Work and Health, Ergonomics, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The Researchers should demonstrate research interest in ergonomics, anthropometry, and prevention of workplace injuries. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, CISWP, this position will support CISWP’s research program in injury prevention using field-to-lab-to-field approaches. Research activities may include qualitative and quantitative research, working with peer researchers, mentoring co-op students, and developing and implementing diverse knowledge transfer and knowledge mobilization activities. These incumbents will also work closely with the Director of Research and other staff at CISWP, and our community partner organizations.
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 through a hybrid work arrangement with four days on-site at the Conestoga Skilled Trades campus, located at 25 Reuter Dr. in Cambridge and one day remote. Travel is required weekly within Ontario for field data collection.
Responsibilities Project execution and coordination - Apply and maintain ethics approval
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation (including field data collection)
- Help prepare interim and final reports
- Draft scientific publication and submission
- Mentor co-op students for research projects
- Attend internal and external meetings, site visits, and demonstrations to industry
Project resource development - Create project activity schedules and experimental design
- Identify training needs related to research equipment and processes; deliver training to staff and students
Knowledge dissemination - Host webinars; attend and participate in conferences, and project-related networking
- Act as subject matter expert and provide technical support for developing reports
- Prepare material and coordinate success story completion
- Coordinate social media activities
Business development - Coordinate, attend and follow up on meetings with potential research partners (i.e., industry, government, associations, academia, etc.)
Qualifications - Research-based master's degree in Human Factors & Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Biomechanics, Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Epidemiology, or a related field of study is required
- Research experience completed during master’s studies is required
- A strong knowledge base of qualitative and quantitative research
- A strong and successful track record completing complex research projects
- Strong computer skills, including software for quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis
- Excellent communication, writing, and networking skills
- Field data collection experience
- Experience with surveys, interviews, and collecting self-reported data
- Experience in community-based research
- Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Experience in using field-based ergonomic equipment, including wearable sensors and portable instrumentation, and the ability to troubleshoot, process, analyze, and interpret signals using specialized software
- Access to a reliable means of transportation and the ability to travel within Ontario
Please apply with your cover letter and resume saved together in one file.
Job Tags
Remote job, Interim role, Co-op,