Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant/Technician 2

Department

Stewart Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 30, 2026

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

Job End Date

February 28, 2027

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.

Reporting to the site PI and Research Manager, the Pan-Canadian initiative Linking Genomic, Environmental and Mental Health Data in Children and Youth (Pan-GEM) is currently seeking a part-time (0.75 FTE), contract (6 months, with possibility of extension) Research Administrative Assistant to support a national research study. The project brings together child and adolescent mental health studies across Canada to generate a representative data set to examine genetic and environmental risk and resiliency factors.

Organizational Status
This position reports to the Project Manager and the project executive team including Dr Stewart.

Work Performed

• Primarily responsible for completing administrative research tasks: collecting documents, obtaining signatures for agreements, preparing accurate and timely financial reports to the granting agency and responsible for maintaining project records
• Coordinate sharing of information, meetings minutes, and other associated documents with national collaborators
• Coordinate biological sample shipments
• Coordinating in-person meetings and support onboarding of new staff.
• Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable University of British Columbia policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The post holder is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner. Patient confidentiality must be respected when dealing with patient data. Errors made could influence compromise the results of the research project, and therefore impact the credibility of the investigators and national collaborators. As data and results may be disseminated to other research partners, their results and credibility can be negatively influenced by the researcher's error

Supervision Received
Works under supervision of the Research Manager and site PI in carrying out duties and responsibilities. They will receive instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures. The post-holder should be able to work independently, while seeking supervision as necessary, and to exercise a considerable amount of judgment and initiative in their duties.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two 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

• Degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Healthcare administration or a related field
• Previous experience working with budgets and/or financial reports is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential.
• Demonstrated communications skills (both oral and written) are required.
• The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to exercise initiative and good judgment, and be able to meet deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision.
• The successful candidate will also have the ability to multi-task and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.