Indigenous Research Coordinator

Work Location:  McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Temporary full time (35 hours), Limited Term (>12 months)
Contract Duration: 12.1 months 
Salary: $30.84 – $ 47.65 (Hourly)
Hours of Position: Monday to Friday 08:30 am -4:30 am – 35 hours per week
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study
Qualifications: Required 5 years of experience

Job Description:
Within the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, this role is working directly with the Primary Investigator and/or Managing Director, the Research Coordinator II will play a central role in guiding and supporting research initiatives that are grounded in Indigenous values, priorities, and principles. This position requires a deep understanding of community-engaged research, Indigenous data governance, and ethical research practices. This role will be central to guiding culturally safe and community-informed research practices across the initiative. This position ensures that research activities are

conducted in a culturally safe, ethical, and respectful manner, aligning with community values and Indigenous methodologies. The Research Coordinator will foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous partners, guide research design and dissemination strategies, and support community capacity building.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the project center and remote project sites and personnel.
• Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct literature searches.

Assets

• Completed OCAP certification
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Understanding of legislative and policy contexts such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, OCAP, TCPS2, and Canadian research contexts

Application Process:
Contact:  Laurie Richardson:  richal25@mcmaster.ca

Posting Close Date:
31 August 2025