OD Research Associate

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Occupational Disease (OD) Research Associate!

The Strategic Evidence and Action unit (SEA) provides a framework for the prevention and reduction of occupational disease in Alberta workplaces. The work of the unit is closely linked with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program Delivery. The SEA research stream provides evidence to guide OHS program delivery and policies, administers a grant funding program, and fosters collaboration within the Government of Alberta and with other jurisdictions and scholars with the goal of improving the health and safety of Alberta workers.

This scientific position is responsible for supporting the Occupational Disease Scientific Lead in designing and tracking occupational disease prevention research projects, conducting environmental scans, managing projects, evaluating programs, and preparing briefing notes, scientific and other reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data and information for writing literature reviews, reports, abstracts, manuscripts and other knowledge translation activities.
• Collecting and summarizing new information on emerging OHS issues (environmental scanning, jurisdictional scanning, horizon scanning).
• Presenting research and other information to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Collecting and maintaining data related to grants, publications, and other research and program evaluation results, supporting management of research grants.
• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information related to applied research in occupational health, medicine, or related fields.
• Providing technical assistance to other personnel to build capacity for continuous self-assessment.
• Working collaboratively to assist in classifying cases as to relevant occupation and industry codes.
• Assisting with the implementation, analysis, and dissemination of province-wide occupational health surveillance data.
• Assisting with knowledge translation of occupational disease and injury research.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Systems Thinking - Considers the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members. Supports organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
• Creative Problem Solving - Seeks clarity. Utilizes diverse analytical methods and knowledge sources to deconstruct complex issues.
• Agility - Anticipates, assesses, and readily adapts to changing priorities, maintains resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively works in a changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environment - Sets a strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive for Results - Demonstrates leadership skills, including the ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University graduation in a health-related discipline; no experience required.
• For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.
   

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in research methodologies and analysis.
• Experience in finding, evaluating, and synthesizing evidence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, processes, and requirements.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience in Internet searches.
• Experience in SAS Statistical Software.
• Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a temporary (up to 12 months), full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  

This position is located in Edmonton or Red Deer or Calgary, Alberta.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Links and information on what the Government has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.