Project Coordinator, Environmental Health Knowledge Translation

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title

Project Coordinator, Environmental Health Knowledge Translation

Department

Henderson Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

March 9, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

March 31, 2027

 

 

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary
Based at the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Climate Change and Environmental Health Knowledge Translation (EHKT) project aims to provide actionable, evidence-based information to environmental public health partitioners across Canada. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, The EHKT project coordinator will be involved with managing multiple, complex knowledge translation projects and initiatives, with a special focus on projects related to climate change. This role includes working with budgets, contracting, developing proposals, implementing project work plans, identifying resources, creating business cases, collecting and analyzing data, and mentoring other project staff.     

Organizational Status
The Project Coordinator, EHKT will report directly to the Principal Investigator or delegate. The Project Coordinator will work collaboratively with all members of the team as well as external partners.

Work Performed

• Coordinates the execution of projects, assuring they are done in an efficient manner, that they adhere to project plans, and that they are completed within the required timelines. 
• Manages project budgets, contracting, invoicing, and reporting as necessary to ensure project progress.
• Identifies, collects, and analyzes relevant information relating to current projects, and provides input and recommendations to project/program team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
• Presents project updates internally and to external agencies, organizations, funders, and other partners. 
• Advances the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of pathways.
• Manages and facilitates time-limited projects and programs to identify best practice-grounded strategies and activities for public health professionals, policy/ decision makers, and the public in research, practice, and policy.  
• Leads meeting planning, webinars, courses, online engagement, and other activities designed to facilitate national collaboration in environmental health. 
• May perform additional duties related to the project as needed.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors made could influence the ability of researchers and staff to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of projects, and therefore impact the credibility of the research team. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image, reputation and financial status of the Principal Investigator, the department, and the university.

Supervision Received
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will be expected to work independently in accordance with established objectives; and exercise initiative and judgement in performing all work-related functions.

Supervision Given
May supervise staff or students assisting in large or complex projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences preferred.
• Experience in a research assistant, project coordinator, or policy analyst role in a public health, social services, government or community organization preferred.
• Knowledge of research, quality improvement and knowledge translation practices relevant to the service/program area; public health systems and policy; population health, prevention, and health promotion; and knowledge exchange.
• Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management, research and evaluation; relevant computer software applications; Internet search engines, websites, and navigation; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; and facilitation, community development, and partnerships.
• Related experience in working with budgets, contracting, and other financial processes.
• Qualities including: creativity and innovation; sound judgment; tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment; sound negotiation, conflict management and consensus-building skills; excellent oral and written communications skills.