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Research Professional, Health Research 
YukonU Research Center 
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus 
Term: January 5th to July 31st, 2026 
Wage: $41.13 to $48.95 per hour 
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly) 
Employment Opportunity Number: 25.145 

Closing Date: January 2nd, 2026 

At YukonU Research Centre we create and share knowledge that helps us understand the world around us. We are excited by opportunities to solve unique problems. We are dedicated to supporting local innovation and increasing student research capacity, building a stronger, more resilient north, where we all thrive together. 

As a Research Professional, you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of research program areas and projects related to a programmatic area of focus, that align with Yukon University’s Strategic Directions and values, build northern capacity, and addresses northern needs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in a health or related field, as well as experience working with the health field and doing project management or research activities within a university or health care system. 

If you have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking, time management, and creative skills, and a demonstrated ability to initiate actions, lead a team and work with minimal supervision please apply. Conditions of employment include a valid Driver’s License. 

Duties include: 
•Supports data collection and management, including qualitative and quantitative data, and secondary analysis.
• Enters data and manages research data and other confidential files within a secured system.
• Performs data analysis using appropriate software.
• Performs literature searches and knowledge translation activities as needed.
• Provides administrative support duties, including meeting and event coordination, minute taking, drafting of ethics applications, facilitating team communication, create and conducts pre and post surveys, and other related tasks as needed.
• Contributes to the development of a measurement framework including selected performance/outcome indicators based on available evaluation resources. 
• Contribute to the dissemination of research results through co-authorship of technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, meetings, media interactions, and other internal and public communication avenues.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree (or diploma with significant experience) in a relevant health-related discipline, some research and/or evaluation and/or knowledge translation experience, as well as the following:
• Strong and current knowledge base and/or experience in at least one of these fields: gerontology, long-term care, palliative care, aging and wellness, and/or social determinants of health. Experience in more than one of these areas is an asset.
• Experience with data collection and analysis (either quantitative or qualitative).
• Experience with program evaluation and/or community-based and participatory action research is preferred.
• Familiarity with academic/scientific bibliographic databases, including literature search and retrieval.
• Knowledge of ethics review submissions and accompanying requirements is an asset.
• Strong writing skills for academic and non-academic audiences.
• Proficiency in Windows applications and Canva.
• The incumbent will be self-directed, able to prioritize tasks efficiently, communicate effectively, sociable, and conscientious.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of government, non-government and academic organizations
• Experience in designing and carrying out research or quality assurance projects in an academic or health care environment.

Please include a cover letter with your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.

This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.