Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Junior Research Coordinator - Ovarian Cancer Project

Department

Bingham Research Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$28.10 - $33.14 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

May 29, 2026

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

August 31, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Ovarian cancer affects approximately 3000 Canadians annually, but the 5-year survival rates are below 50%, making it the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in females. Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) is the recommended prevention strategy for high grade serous ovarian cancer. Access to OS as an ovarian cancer prevention strategy is significantly impacted by where a person lives in Canada. OS is performed less consistently in rural and remote areas, presenting an issue of equitable access to ovarian cancer prevention strategies. Indigenous populations are more likely to live in rural and remote areas, decreasing chances of accessing this potentially lifesaving surgery. In addition, Canada needs to reconcile with a history of forced sterilization among Indigenous women. The “ Improving equitable access to safe and effective ovarian cancer prevention through opportunistic salpingectomy” project is led by Dr Gillian Hanley and Dr. Brittany Bingham (shíshálh Nation). This project recognizes the pervasive medical racism and the ways that Canada’s colonial history has eroded trust in the biomedical healthcare system and seeks to learn about how OS can be discussed in a culturally safe way for equitable access to ovarian cancer prevention.

The Junior Research Coordinator will support the design, coordination, and implementation of the ovarian cancer research project within the Indigenous Equity Lab. This includes supporting data collection, knowledge translation, event planning, and community engagement. The position requires both independent work and strong collaboration within a dynamic research team. Occasional travel to communities across BC may be required.

The Indigenous Equity Lab, housed at the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), is hiring a Research Coordinator to support the Ovarian Cancer Project. The Lab focuses on advancing culturally safe and equitable health services, amplifying Indigenous voices, and fostering Indigenous capacity building and mentorship.

Working Conditions
The Junior Research Coordinator will be based at the Indigenous Health Equity Lab at WHRI and must be able to work collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team. Flexibility in hours and occasional travel to community sites are required.

Organizational Status
The Junior Research Coordinator will report to the managerial team and Principal Investigators, Dr. Brittany Bingham and Dr. Gillian Hanley, and will work closely with academic and community researchers, peer researchers, trainees, and diverse community stakeholders. The position is based at the Indigenous Equity Lab at WHRI, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations. Occasional travel to communities may be required (as public health guidelines allow).

Work Performed

The Junior Research Coordinator will provide critical support in the implementation and administration of the Ovarian Cancer project, including:

• Conduct research activities that contribute to the development of region-specific youth engagement plans.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute the Virtual Gathering, a key event for networking and idea exchange and support development of gathering agenda and activities.
• Assists with talking circles, and data collection, following standard operating procedures.
• Drafts reports, manuscripts, and knowledge translation materials tailored to various audiences and assists with data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate logistics for community advisory and partner meetings, including preparation and delivery of materials and presentations, producing research meeting agendas, minutes, and summaries, and follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The incumbent will work out of the Indigenous Health Equity Lab in designated, appropriate workspace at the WHRI office. Travel to communities for meetings will be required from time to time (as public health allows).

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Dr. Bingham will monitor work of the Junior Research Coordinator. Errors at work may significantly impact public perception of the Ovarian Cancer project. This could harm relationships with community members, collaborators, and partner organizations, jeopardize future funding opportunities, and hinder the recruitment of researchers, trainees, and patient partners. Errors or incorrect decisions could seriously compromise the quality of the research and result in delays in completing the project. Such errors not only diminish the study’s quality but also risk damaging relationships with Indigenous community members, collaborators and funders, and may jeopardize future funding opportunities. Given these potential consequences, the Junior Research Coordinator is expected to complete all tasks at a high level of accuracy and efficiency

Supervision Received
The incumbent will report to the PI, Dr. Brittany Bingham and receive directions from other PI in the research project.

Supervision Given
May give minimal supervision and training for staff members.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Community Development) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least four years of related experience in research coordination, community engagement, or frontline work.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression, and Indigenous cultural safety.
• Experience in Indigenous research methodologies such as Storytelling and Sharing Circles.
• Master of Public Health degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Community Development) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or communities marginalized by systemic inequities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.

Priority will be given to applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous. Applications from individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+ or POC, and those with lived experience relevant to the project, are strongly encouraged.