161815 - Research Scientist, (C2E2) Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation, VCHRI

Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Home Worksite
00 - Excluded - VCHA
Labour Agreement
Excluded
Union
905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Research
Salary Grade
09
Min Hourly
CAD $55.27/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $79.45/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600
Days Off
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Work Schedule Details
Mon-Fri 0800 - 1600

Come work as a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Research Scientist to join the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology with VCH, you will:

• Undertake research and training and provide evidence-based advice to advance a sustainable health system for British Columbians.
• Provide expert consultation and project support for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), other health authorities, governments and non-profit health care agencies in the areas of biostatistics, health economics, health technology assessment, evidence synthesis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, policy analysis and patient-oriented outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with VCH staff and physicians, and VCH Research Institute scientists, providing qualitative methods expertise and leadership on research projects, as well as leading, developing and informing patient engagement activities within the Centre.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• A PhD is required in a field related to health (e.g., public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health services research), including advanced training in qualitative and mixed methods.
• Expertise in knowledge translation and exchange desired.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or social services related research is required, and in leading research programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with qualitative data collection methods (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus groups, arts-based approaches, longitudinal data).
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative analysis methods (e.g., reflective thematic analysis, framework analysis, grounded theory, narrative analysis).
• Experience with participatory research methods including co-design is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead research and/or knowledge translation and exchange activities and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster patient engagement strategies, and work and collaborate with patient, caregiver and community partners.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, to take initiative to promote research activities.
• Physical ability to performs duties of the position.
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.