Research Associate, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Expertise

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience

As a member of VHA’s multidisciplinary research team, the Research Associate will further VHA’s vision to lead with science in the homecare sector. Working within an embedded research environment, the Research Associate will support various qualitative and mixed methods projects that contribute to safer work and better care. This is an exciting opportunity to conduct homecare research and to work alongside homecare experts, including clients and providers, and meaningfully contribute to real change and evidence-informed decision-making in the growing homecare sector.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data including surveys, focus groups & interviews to answer questions and support discovery relevant to home care workforce and service delivery experiences
• Contribute to the identification and design of further related research
• Initiate systematic literature reviews and contribute to grant and REB application submissions
• Support manuscript submission preparation to report research findings to the broader community
• Identify and act upon opportunities for knowledge translation
• Facilitate research engagement with clients, carers, and point-of-care professionals in advisor and collaborator capacities across research projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a Health Sciences related field of study with skills in qualitative methodology and analysis
• The successful candidate will possess critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail and an enthusiasm for new discovery and improving quality of care, working conditions, and services within the homecare sector
• Research experience with health data collection and analysis involving human subjects
• Experience conducting literature searches using health related databases (e.g. PubMed, Medline)
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) & knowledge of referencing software (EndNote); skills in RStudio and NVivo is an asset
• Clearly communicate research findings, including through the generation of compelling visualizations, clear presentations for colleagues and academic audiences, reports, and publications.
• Exceptional organization and time management including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient manner
• Tact, discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive data and information to meet privacy requirements
• Ability to work both independently and within an interprofessional team environment with staff at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (in-person and virtually)

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.