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Research Assistant - Public Engagement

The Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN) is looking for a full-time Research Assistant (public engagement) to contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of CADeN’s public-facing and engagement activities. As part of this work, you will proactively build relationships with a network of community organizations, patient partners with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and with Indigenous communities across Canada.

General duties: 

  • Coordinate events and distribute resources for a nationwide campaign promoting medication awareness

  • Build relationships with diverse groups including community organizations and healthcare professionals

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of public awareness tools

  • Engage in outreach with Indigenous communities to support medication appropriateness

  • Lead the planning of network events with Indigenous communities, ensuring their needs are met

Education/experience

  • Education: Master's Degree

  • Field of Study: Community engagement, health, social sciences, communications or education (or other related fields)

  • Work Experience: 2 to 3 years

Generel required skills

  • English/French bilingualism (written and spoken)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good knowledge of the principles and best practices of equity, diversity and engagement

  • Experience building respectful relationships and collaborating with Indigenous communities an asset

  • Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldviews, protocols, and principles of data sovereignty an asset

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CADeN regards equity and diversity as an integral part of our operation and is committed to accessibility for all research personnel. As such, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Persons (First Nations, Metis and Inuit), persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities/expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.