Current job postings:
Summer Student Jobs
3 positions available
1) social science research assistant
2) program coordinator
3) fundraising organizer
See responsibilities of each position outlined below. Qualifications and skills for each position are all similar:
Qualifications: Currently enrolled or recently completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field of study; health science or social science background would be an asset but not required
Skills:
Position: Social Science Research Assistant (1 position)
Coordinate and support, as needed, the research activities of educational partners, rural research chairs, and hospital partners. Involves administrative management, logistics support, and communication. Research is specific to unique rural health issues. To date our research has included mental health and resiliency, opiate addiction, senior isolation, education around the recent legalization of recreational cannabis, and mental health and resiliency during COVID. The work that is undertaken will make a difference in the lives of community members, ensuring that understanding and actions to promote a more healthy lifestyle is achieved. We see a benefit to growth in the healthcare field in the areas we serve. We provide a platform for introduction to the rural environment for those involved with our educational partners (predominantly students) and researchers working under our Rural Health Research Chairs. There are potential employment opportunities upon graduation.
Position: Program Coordinator (1 position)
The program coordinator will assist in development and execution of a program aimed at educating rural employers and healthcare workers on issues of mental health and resiliency and the existing resources for assistance in crisis. Tasks and responsibilities will include development of resource mapping for existing services, and development of education materials that make a meaningful impact in the target demographic. Coordinating details to organize events, including obtaining venue, creating resource materials, delivering the information and successfully executing the events. The employee will also be involved with sourcing funding for the program through grant writing, foundations, and agri-business sponsorship.
Position: Fundraising Organizer (1 position)
Assist the partners, board members and volunteers in activities that support fundraising opportunities and development of social enterprise opportunities as well as developing the business plan for the organization. This, in turn, will support our research conducted to improve the health of our rural residents in the rural industry and agriculture sectors of our region. The employee will further develop our community connectivity with hospitals and academic partners and local agricultural sector partners.
Hours and Salary for these 3 positions: Temporary Full‐Time: 35 Hours per week, minimum 8 weeks starting early May. Position pays $15.00 per hour
Supervisor: Each position is supervised by one of our skilled Research Chairs or Board Members.
NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Please email your letter of application and resume by 9am on Friday, April 30 in one PDF document to info@gatewayruralhealth.ca
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Gateway is a non‐profit organization with a mission to improve rural health through research, education, and communication. Founded in 2008, we consistently hire summer students to help spread our mission values and invest in our future by supporting local bright minds. For more information about our organization, visit www.gatewayruralhealth.ca
3 positions available
1) social science research assistant
2) program coordinator
3) fundraising organizer
See responsibilities of each position outlined below. Qualifications and skills for each position are all similar:
Qualifications: Currently enrolled or recently completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field of study; health science or social science background would be an asset but not required
Skills:
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and graphic skills would be an asset
- Completed coursework in research design and/or qualitative analysis would be an asset
- Research experience would be an asset
- Proven ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Knowledge of rural health issues with an emphasis on seniors and food security/insecurity would be an asset
Position: Social Science Research Assistant (1 position)
Coordinate and support, as needed, the research activities of educational partners, rural research chairs, and hospital partners. Involves administrative management, logistics support, and communication. Research is specific to unique rural health issues. To date our research has included mental health and resiliency, opiate addiction, senior isolation, education around the recent legalization of recreational cannabis, and mental health and resiliency during COVID. The work that is undertaken will make a difference in the lives of community members, ensuring that understanding and actions to promote a more healthy lifestyle is achieved. We see a benefit to growth in the healthcare field in the areas we serve. We provide a platform for introduction to the rural environment for those involved with our educational partners (predominantly students) and researchers working under our Rural Health Research Chairs. There are potential employment opportunities upon graduation.
Position: Program Coordinator (1 position)
The program coordinator will assist in development and execution of a program aimed at educating rural employers and healthcare workers on issues of mental health and resiliency and the existing resources for assistance in crisis. Tasks and responsibilities will include development of resource mapping for existing services, and development of education materials that make a meaningful impact in the target demographic. Coordinating details to organize events, including obtaining venue, creating resource materials, delivering the information and successfully executing the events. The employee will also be involved with sourcing funding for the program through grant writing, foundations, and agri-business sponsorship.
Position: Fundraising Organizer (1 position)
Assist the partners, board members and volunteers in activities that support fundraising opportunities and development of social enterprise opportunities as well as developing the business plan for the organization. This, in turn, will support our research conducted to improve the health of our rural residents in the rural industry and agriculture sectors of our region. The employee will further develop our community connectivity with hospitals and academic partners and local agricultural sector partners.
Hours and Salary for these 3 positions: Temporary Full‐Time: 35 Hours per week, minimum 8 weeks starting early May. Position pays $15.00 per hour
Supervisor: Each position is supervised by one of our skilled Research Chairs or Board Members.
NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Please email your letter of application and resume by 9am on Friday, April 30 in one PDF document to info@gatewayruralhealth.ca
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Gateway is a non‐profit organization with a mission to improve rural health through research, education, and communication. Founded in 2008, we consistently hire summer students to help spread our mission values and invest in our future by supporting local bright minds. For more information about our organization, visit www.gatewayruralhealth.ca