Our _ Community Health Initiative (O_CHI): O_CHI is a multi-year, BC-wide Community-Based Participatory Research Project that is investigating what systemic change would be for the T2NBY (Trans, Two-Spirit, and Non-Binary) Community. O_CHI is a mixed methodology research project that establishes ongoing community resources to accomplish its objectives, while maintaining a commitment to equitable access by the Indigenous community. O_CHI views systemic change through a strengths based lens that sees a world where the T2NBY community is a respected, vital and important member of society. O_CHI is a partnership between the Rainbow Health Cooperative, the University of Victoria and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Together, we engage in Community-Based Participatory Research to develop new training, workshops, community events, and wellness services. O_CHI is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Vancouver Foundation.
Description
Reporting to Dr. Nathan Lachowsky, the RA provides research-related support for numerous activities under development and being implemented for O_CHI. As an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy and Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar at the University of Victoria, Dr. Lachowsky has a vibrant and dynamic program of research focused on community-based health equity research. You would join the team, which focuses on empowerment of and social justice for marginalized communities such as LGBTQ2+ people, Indigenous and ethnoracialized minorities, and those living with and affected by HIV, Hep C, and STIs. We’re looking to support enthusiastic folks from the diverse communities that we work with. We believe that no research about these communities should be developed without the communities in question being involved every step of the way. “Nothing about us, without us”.
Location
You could be studying at any university or college in British Columbia. We currently have O_CHI team members working from Victoria and Nelson. Our team connects in-person or virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform. We would provide access to this software and a tablet.
Hours
People could commit to working 7.5 to 15 hours per week. Working hours are flexible in terms of ddays and timing. Please indicate your preferences in your cover letter.
Term
The initial contract will go until April 30, 2020, with possibility of renewal.
Rate of pay
Hourly rate is $16/hour for undergraduate students and $26/hour for graduate students.
Please indicate in your cover letter your program and institution.
Job description
Recognizing that no single person likely possesses all these skills and experience, the RA will provide support to the Our _ Community Health Initiative with the following tasks:
• Attend and take meeting minutes;
• Maintain an ordered filing system (online using Microsoft Teams);
• Conduct literature reviews;
• Support grant reporting;
• Assist with community mapping activities (e.g. event planning, data collection, data synthesis);
• Create and write knowledge translation outputs for community and academic audiences;
• Edit and proofread documents.
Training and support can be provided in whichever areas are necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
• Enrolled as a student in a BC university or college program
• Passionate for social change to address health inequities for trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary
communities we work with;
• Understanding of and commitment to community-engaged research;
• Proven ability to work respectfully with community agencies as well as diverse community
members;
• Ability to think critically and analytically;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and safeguard confidentiality;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficient with electronic technology (hardware, software), especially Microsoft software (i.e.,
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams);
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Preferred requirements:
• Self-identify as a trans, Two-Spirit or non-binary person – we encourage people to indicate this
within their cover letter
• Experience working in a research environment
If you are interested in a position, please send a cover letter and your resume/curriculum vitae to Emma Stuart at [email protected]. References are not needed at this stage. If you have questions, feel free to write to me at [email protected] or call at 1(250) 472-5739. We will start reviewing applications October 15, 2019, but the posting will remain open until filled.