Research Technician I

Hours per Week: 35 Level: N Please note, this is a wholly grant funded position.

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children promotes the development of community-centered action research on violence against women and children. We facilitate the collaboration of individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community to pursue research questions and training opportunities to understand and prevent violence and abuse. We serve local, national and international communities by producing useful information and tools to assist in the daily work to prevent and stop violence towards women and children and vulnerable adults.

This role provides support and coordination to the research, knowledge mobilization, and community collaboration activities of CREVAWC’s Knowledge Mobilization across various projects and programs. The position reports to and operates under the leadership and supervision of the Community Partnership Leader and the Research and Knowledge Mobilization Specialist who provides day to day work direction, coordinates assigned activities, reviews work, and supports the implementation of project priorities. Working in collaboration, the role is responsible for supporting literature reviews, reviewing and synthesizing primary research, and suggesting which information should be integrated and shared as the most up to date research related to gender-based violence across the lifespan. The role prepares first drafts of knowledge mobilization and associated dissemination materials, including briefs, infographics, backgrounders and social media content for review and approval. This role supports the collection, compilation and analysis of research and evaluation data for project reporting and future knowledge translation and synthesis activities, and prepares first drafts of report content for review. The role also supports project activities, such as maintaining and updating project documentation, workplans, timelines and tracking tools, and follows up on assigned deliverables as required.

Education

4 year university bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or another relevant area of focus Experience: 3 years of experience conducting literature searches, writing reports, and coordinating communications and meetings with stakeholders Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A strong understanding of GBV across the lifespan with the ability to translate research and practice-based knowledge for lay audiences Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports Proven ability to conduct gender based and feminist-based research and analysis Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities Proven ability to use an intersectional lens, adopting strong understanding of EDI and AODA Ability to analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of detail/data Strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple conflicting priorities in a fast- paced environment with frequent interruptions Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.