Project Coordinator

Job title:

Project Coordinator

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of 12 months with the possibility of extension.Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Faculty of NursingTranslating Research in Elder Care (TREC) is a research program in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. TREC is a pan-Canadian and international program of applied research. It functions in an integrated knowledge translation or partnered model. We have long standing relationships with stakeholders, end users, policy makers, and our citizen advisory group. Additional information about the TREC research program is available at the following URL: https//trecresearch.ca/.We are seeking a mature and experienced project coordinator to manage a multi-component intervention.Position SummaryThis position will focus on the coordination of a project aimed to support a more resilient and stable workforce of care home managers. This study involves a pre-post intervention with a process evaluation works with 100 managers across Alberta to teach leadership, communication and coherent breathing strategies.The Project Coordinator will support all aspects of the studies including day to day project management, communication with stakeholders, drafting reports and budget reviews. Assistance with data collection and analysis will be required as needed.
We are seeking a Project Coordinator based in Edmonton. The position will report to TREC’s Associate Director and TREC’s Senior Team Lead, Field Research and Operations, working closely with the principal investigator and the leads for each project. This position is a front facing position and there will be engagement with both care home Managers and frontline care staff.Duties

• Monitor, maintain, and update detailed project timelines and deliverables for each project, ensuring targets are achieved
• Understand and maintain study protocols to reflect the requirements of the projects
• Maintain a small budget of local resource funds; monitoring the budget, compiling and submitting financial reports to the TREC’s Senior Management team
• Attend training sessions, team meetings, and AGMs (usually held in Edmonton)
• Help develop project materials including: documents, questionnaires, packages, ect.
• Help ensure that project data is collected in a timely manner
• Obtain appropriate permissions for survey scale
• Ensure that quality control procedures are adhered to, and the highest quality data is collected
• Must be able to troubleshoot with any immediate issues arising and escalate isssues as needed
• Assist with recruitment and data collection and data management for the projects
• Work collectively with members of the TREC team to develop and deliver multi-media feedback to managers and care aides
• Complete reports for the funder and separate narrative report for key stakeholders
• Support presentations and other dissemination activities

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Undergraduate degree in a health or social sciences discipline; graduate degree in health or highly related social science discipline is required
• 3-5 years of related project coordination experience in health research settings is mandatory (e.g., health, social service)
• Experience in health setting is a requirement strong preference will be given to applicants with continuing care (e.g., nursing home) experience
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively in a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-directed and highly organized
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact constructively with members of the public and with health professionals is essential
• The ability to work within a complex environment with multiple stakeholder relationships and projects is essential
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have computer proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in residential long term care setting is a definite asset

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 1, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$30.79 – 42.21 per hour

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:18:19 GMT

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