Community Researcher

Website University of Toronto

Who we are

The mission of our lab is to investigate the impacts of environmental contaminants on health and well-being. Our innovative approach combines toxicology, molecular biology, community-based research, exposure assessment, epidemiology and environmental health.

What is this study about?

Exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with increased hospitalization and breathing, heart and mental health issues.

This project aims to better understand peoples’ experience of wildfires. To achieve this, we will organize a series of knowledge-sharing meetings in and around rural Northeast British Columbia. Using techniques like focus groups and semi-structured interviews, participants at these knowledge-sharing meetings will share their experience of wildfires and will help co-develop future research objectives about the effects of wildfires in this region.

Who are we looking for ?

We are looking for two community researchers to assist with various logistical tasks related to the knowledge-sharing activities, such as: organization and coordination of the knowledge-sharing activities; review the focus group questions; advertising; communication with community members to answer questions about the activities and encourage their participation.

We are looking for two community researchers with experience in event organization, management, biology, conservation, environmental sciences or any other related fields. Applicants should forward a CV and a cover letter.

Location: at the Saulteau First Nations Treaty Rights & Environmental Protection Department and remote. The applicant would ideally have access to Internet. A laptop computer can be provided if needed.

Schedule: These are part-time positions with flexible work schedule (approximately 10 hours/week for 4 weeks in May 2025).

Salary: $30/Hour

Our team is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous People of North America, racialized persons / persons of color, youth, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

If you would like to learn more or to submit your application,

please contact:

Élyse Caron-Beaudoin, Assistant Professor

elyse.caronbeaudoin@utoronto.ca

Julian Napoleon, Researcher

jsnapoleon@protonmail.com

To apply for this job email your details to elyse.caronbeaudoin@utoronto.ca