Bilingual Research Assistant – Mental Health Project

About the role

The University of British Columbia seeks a bilingual Research Assistant/Technician 3 to support Dr. Emily Jenkins on the federally‑funded “Agenda Gap” project. This role focuses on French‑language sites in Nova Scotia and engages youth in mental‑health policy advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate in‑person and virtual workshops and other research events in French.
• Conduct intake and exit interviews with youth participants and community partners.
• Maintain regular communication with internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Perform literature searches and assist with mixed‑methods data analysis.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and contribute to publications and funder deliverables.

Required profile

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
• Experience or strong interest in youth mental‑health research and health‑equity issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university researchers, youth participants, and community partners.
• Flexibility to work onsite at the UBC School of Nursing, remotely, and in community settings as needed.

Required skills

• Mixed‑methods research approach (qualitative and quantitative).
• Literature review and data‑analysis techniques.
• Report writing and presentation development.

What we offer

• Hourly wage ranging from $29.82 to $35.16 CAD.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact public‑health initiative.
• Supportive, interdisciplinary research environment with flexible work arrangements.