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Administrative Coordinator - CIHR Institute for Gender and Health  |  Date posted: June 24, 2025

The Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), located at 91ÅÝܽ (SFU) in Vancouver, is seeking a full time Administrative Coordinator to join our growing team. The Administrative Coordinator will provide diversified administrative support to the Scientific Director (Dr. Angela Kaida) and the IGH team. This position is key to the success of the IGH and plays an important role in delivering on the mandate, vision and priorities of the Institute. Given the exciting and broad scope of activities of IGH, this position will work directly with IGH team members as well as interact regularly with national and international partners in sex, gender, and health research including CIHR and SFU staff, the , researchers and trainees, clinicians, community members, and members of the .

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APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded full-time position with a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 plus benefits, commensurate with training and experience.

Working Conditions:

Potential for hybrid (virtual and in-person) work arrangement with a minimum of 3-4 days per week in IGH’s offices, which are located at the Harbour Centre Campus of the 91ÅÝܽ, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Ability to work outside of regular business hours will be necessary to support IGH events. Travel to Ottawa and other cites/towns across Canada may be necessary.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to:

Angela Kaida, PhD
Scientific Director
CIHR Institute of Gender and Health

Email: IGH-ISFH@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Applications will be accepted until July 25^th, 2025.

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Indigenous Research Liaison - BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research   |  Date posted: July 10, 2025

The Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) is an Indigenous-led research centre that paves a transformative path for Indigenous people, communities, and scholars to learn from and share their experiences on Indigenous health governance. With a shared governance model that reflects the partnership of 91ÅÝܽ (SFU) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the CCAIHG fosters global dialogue on Indigenous approaches to health and wellness. The key goals of the Centre focus on dialogue and knowledge exchange, mentorship, and research.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The BC NEIHR is seeking for three full-time or part-time regionally-based Indigenous Research Liaison in BC. Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Applicant, Dr. Krista Stelkia (SFU; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager (BC NEIHR), Network Coordinator, Tara Erb (BC NEIHR), and Senior Research Manager, Anita Manshadi (CCAIHG), as well as working with BC NEIHR’s governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities:

• Relationship Building 
• Liaison & Facilitation
• Mentorship
• Navigation; and
• Other Communications & Training

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) or part-time position (20 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. BC NEIHR operating hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time or $35,000 part-time 
• Location: Varying regions in British Columbia (BC) and remote. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at SFU Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, follow these steps:

1. Submit Your Application: Send your application package (cover letter and CV/resume) via email to: bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").
2. Experience Statement. As part of the application package, please include a 1-2 page Experience Statement that outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience in providing research support and conducting community engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. This is an opportunity to highlight in a narrative format key aspects of your work, education, training or other experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Please consider the activities listed under Position Summary when creating your Experience Statement.

• We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted to go to the next stage.
  
• Graduate students in BC are encouraged to apply. If you are a current graduate student interested in a full-time position, you must include your time management plans in your cover letter to demonstrate how you will balance your studies with the full-time role.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

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Research Assistant - Indigenizing Health Research Ethics in BC   |  Date posted: July 11, 2025

The Indigenizing Health Research Ethics in BC with Indigenous Communities, Collectives and Organizations: Co-Create Wise Practices & Distinctions-Based Ethical Protocols in Indigenous Health Research project is a 3-year Canadian Institutes of Health Research funded project led by Dr. Krista Stelkia in the Faculty of Health Sciences at 91ÅÝܽ. The Indigenizing Health Research Ethics project goal is to improve and advance Indigenous health research ethics practices and protocols in BC to be more culturally safe and grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and distinctions-based guidelines. An innovative and Indigenous-led approach to achieving the overarching research goal and aims is grounded in a collaborative network of research ethics partners (Indigenous communities, collectives, organizations [ICCOs], research ethics boards [REBs], and Indigenous health researchers [IHRs]) that centers Indigenous ways of knowing in Indigenizing health research ethics in BC.

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POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated part-time (20 hours/week) Research Assistant to join our transformative project and research team. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the Centre staff (i.e., Director, Senior Research Manager, Project Manager, and Indigenous Trainees), BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR), FNHA, Principal Investigators, Elder Advisors, Indigenous Research Trainees, Co-Applicants, Collaborators, and SFU interdisciplinary teams to lead and facilitate research activities associated with this project.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Status: Part-time (20 hours per week; within the Centre operating hours Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
• Hourly rate: $32.00 per hour 
• Location: Remote work within BC. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus.

 

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position via email to: indigenoushealthgovcentre@sfu.ca

Applications will be accepted until August 22^nd, 2025.

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Research Assistant - PI Dr. Scott Lear & Dr. Krista Stelkia   |  Date posted: July 14, 2025

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POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Research Assistant (RA) to work on a project to understand the role physical activity has on the physical, mental and cultural well-being of young Indigenous women (18-29 years). The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting interviews, qualitative analyses and working with Indigenous communities. The RA will work with principal investigators Drs. Scott Lear and Krista Stelkia of the Faculty of Health Sciences at 91ÅÝܽ.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

• Status: Part-time (Hourly)
• Hourly rate: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour 
• Location: Primarily remote with space available at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC if needed.
• Hours of Work: The hours of work will be self-directed by the candidate in order to conduct the interviews and complete project.
• Start Date: As soon as feasible.
• End Date: December 15, 2025 with possibility of extension.

 

How to Apply:

Please send resume/CV with a cover letter outlining your interest to:

Dr. Scott Lear
Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
91ÅÝܽ

Email: salear@sfu.ca

Applications will be accepted until July 22^nd, 2025.