The Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) is seeking a Researcher who will actively contribute to current and future community based research projects with a participatory and action oriented approach, as well as participate and support proposal development. The focus will be on program evaluation.
Salary This is a full-time position (37.5 hrs/week). Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.
To ApplyQualified candidates are encouraged to forward resume and cover letter by September 10, 2013 via e-mail to Dr. Rich Janzen @ rich@communitybasedresearch.ca. You may also send applications by fax or mail to Rich Janzen, Research Director, Centre for Community Based Research (Fax: 519-741-8262, 73 King Street West, Suite 300, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A7).
The Centre for Community Based Research (www.communitybasedresearch.ca)
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1) a good conceptual / theoretical background in community research and evaluation, social sciences, and community development,
2) A solid background in various research paradigms, methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), and data gathering techniques, and
3) a demonstrated strong commitment to community based research and a participatory action approach.
This is a full-time contract position for one year within the guidelines of CCBR’s personnel policy. This contract may be open for renewal. The Researcher will hold the responsibilities of conducting research activities for projects and will work within a participatory management style with project staff to ensure efficient and effective project management. The Researcher must relate positively with a range of stakeholders, including consumers and family members, human service workers and management and government funders.
Job Description
Research / Project Management Coordinate the overall research process and products Facilitate project steering committees and provide support to community researchersGather and analyze data, and write reportsPresent research findingsManage a number research teams for projectsContribute to creating a working environment, atmosphere that results in productive working relationships