Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of area residents through accessible primary health care services and programs delivered by an interdisciplinary team.
Applications are now being accepted for a Canada Summer Job Student:
HEALTHCARE RESEARCHER
The Healthcare Researcher Student will help the Tilbury District Family Health Team (TDFHT) support and promote interprofessional and team-based collaboration designed to improve primary health care, patient access, service integration, and patient centeredness through working with their mentor on a research project.
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary student (or proof of first year acceptance), with intent to return to school on a full time basis
• Must have been a full time student in the most recent academic year
• In order to be eligible, participants must be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred
• Have a valid SIN
• Proficiency in computer software applications
• Enthusiastic, organized, and a self-starter
• A vulnerable sector police clearance is required and you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Interested candidates should submit a resume to:
Amber Nead
Human Resources and Finance Manager
Tilbury District Family Health Team
22 Mill Street West, P.O. Box 760
Tilbury, ON, N0P 2L0
Email: anead@tdfht.ca
Closing date: May 14th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Ability to communicate in both official languages is an asset.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The TDFHT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Healthcare Research Student – Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Temporary – Full-Time (35 hours per week for 8 weeks)
Date: May 2024
Summary:
The Healthcare Research Student will help the Tilbury District Family Health Team (TDFHT) support and promote interprofessional and team-based collaboration designed to improve primary health care, patient access, service integration, and patient centeredness through working with their mentor on a research project.
Accountability:
This position reports to the Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Student is familiar with performing literature searches and review
• Able to utilize skills learned in academic studies in this position
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and clients
• Demonstrated understanding of a team-based service delivery model
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team and be a team player
• Shows accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to organize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Applies data management skills and principles
General Responsibilities:
• Works in a manner that preserves confidentiality
• Conscientious work habits that ensure accuracy, reliability and accountability
• Works in a manner that incorporates health promotion and determinants of health
• Contributes to quality improvement through ideas and participation in the team’s work
• Contributes to the team’s work by participating in meetings and on committees
Qualifications and Education:
• Student must be enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student or graduate student in a healthcare related degree program or equivalent
• Student must have completed at least one research method course or prior research experience
• Post-secondary student (or proof of first year acceptance), with intent to return to school on a full time basis
• Must have been a full time student in the most recent academic year
• Proficiency in computer software applications
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiastic, organized, and a self-starter
Salary: $16.55 per hour