How We Hire
Our hiring process is decentralized, with our pan-Canadian Member Organizations actively involved in talent acquisition. These organizations act as our trusted partners in identifying candidates who align with our values and objectives. With Member Organizations located strategically across Canada, we cast a wide net to discover individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds. This allows us to create a rich and dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
We prioritize a collaborative approach to hiring. Our Member Organizations work closely with our internal hiring teams to assess candidates holistically, ensuring that we select individuals who not only possess the right skills but also fit seamlessly into our organizational culture. Ready to take the next step in your career with HDRN Canada? Explore our current job openings to find the perfect opportunity that matches your skills and aspirations.
Why join HDRN Canada?
At HDRN Canada, we believe in building a talented and diverse team to drive innovation and success. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects, collaborate with talented health data professionals, and grow both personally and professionally. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking organization, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities available at HDRN Canada.
Job Opportunities
Salary: $61,099 – $71,679 per annum
Status: Contract to March 31, 2026
Employer: Memorial University
Closing Date: August 7, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. NST
Job Summary
HDRN Canada is committed to pursing public engagement that is continuous, substantial, and meaningful, following principles articulated in the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) and the Consensus Statement on Public Involvement and Engagement in Data-Intensive Health Research.
HDRN Canada’s Public Engagement Working Group (PE WG) was established to develop and deliver HDRN Canada’s Public Engagement Plan, working closely with the HDRN Canada Public Advisory Council (PAC). HDRN Canada uses the term “public engagement” (rather than “patient engagement”) to emphasize that data held by HDRN Canada member organizations extends beyond that related to patients interacting with the health system. This acknowledges that there are diverse “publics” who are partners with HDRN Canada, including people who are in a state of well-being and do not identify with any particular disease or condition, as well as people who have lived the experience of a health issue and their informal caregivers, including family and friends. HDRN Canada’s public engagement will embrace the principles of SPOR’s Patient Engagement Framework: inclusiveness, adequate support and flexibility, mutual respect, and co-building or co-design.
Work Performed
Reporting to HDRN Canada’s Executive Lead for Public Engagement and working closely with the Chair of the HDRN Canada PAC, the Research Assistant II will help accelerate HDRN Canada’s work and progress on public engagement and will share and spread learnings from HDRN Canada’s public engagement work across the organization and the broader SPOR network, including:
- Supporting the implementation and evaluation of HDRN Canada’s Public Engagement Plan
- Leading new public engagement projects as identified by HDRN Canada’s Executive and HDRN Canada’s PAC
- Delivering new public engagement projects in collaboration with federal government agencies, such as the Public Health Agency of Canada
- Co-leading the organization of HDRN Canada’s annual Public Forum
- Representing HDRN Canada at national and international conferences
- Contributing to the development of academic and plain-language publications on HDRN Canada’s public engagement activities
- Organizing and leading internal and external meetings, including PAC sub-committee meetings
Qualifications
- 1-3 years’ experience in health policy or health services research; completion of most coursework towards a masters degree in a related field, or a health-related professional qualification, is required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
- Capacity to conduct research that is suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience
- Applicants must demonstrate significant experience in the following areas:
- Direct engagement with patients and members of the public, including experience with remote engagement methods (e.g., deliberations conducted by web meeting)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Conducting qualitative research
- Developing research strategies
- Understanding the use of administrative data in research
- Knowledge translation and exchange, including the ability to create publications in plain language for non-academic audiences
- Applying principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in research and implementation
Co-authoring peer-reviewed academic and plain-language publications
Managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines independently and in a leadership capacity
Bilingualism in French and English (considered an asset)
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.