Job Specifications
Co- Op Student, BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Research Institute
Vancouver, BC
You will be working with the BC Generations Project.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate co-op students to gain hands-on experience in clinical research while supporting BC Cancer . The role is ideal for students interested in advancing their knowledge and skills before pursuing graduate or medical studies.
Key Responsibilities
Support research studies to improve program availability for patients.
Assist with obtaining patient consent for research participation.
Help prepare materials such as specimen collection kits.
Conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
Perform data entry and assist with analysis.
Conduct chart reviews to gather relevant information.
Communicate research updates and findings effectively.
Provide general administrative support for the research team.
Qualifications
Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in a related discipline (e.g., sciences, social sciences, healthcare, or communications).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work within time constraints.
Basic statistical knowledge and familiarity with data analysis tools are assets.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to build experience in clinical research and contribute to meaningful patient-centered projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You Have
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What We Bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more
Job Type: Casual
Hourly Wage: The starting wage for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful cand
About the Company
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities - the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplan...
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