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ADS - Research Coordinator - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
175E21
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences
Position:
Research Coordinator
Contract:
Casual Position (Grant Funded)
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$32.33 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay) as per CUPE 1870 (Off Scale) (Grant Funded)

Term:

January 1, 2022 – April 1, 2022 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)

Members of the Department of Applied Human Sciences will be offering exercise programs for patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions. They are seeking a highly motivated and responsible person to oversee these exercise programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and oversee exercise testing and prescription for patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions.  This will include, but is not limited to:

  • Screening potential study participants for eligibility
  • Enrolling eligible participants in the program
  • Performing baseline assessments of musculoskeletal and aerobic fitness
  • Developing appropriate exercise programs for study participants
  • Entering data into study database
  • Supervising undergraduate Kinesiology students
  • Working with AHS faculty, staff, and students to ensure the project is successfully completed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates must have a degree in Kinesiology or a related field and be eligible for membership in Kinesiology PEI
  • An advanced fitness certification (e.g. CSEP CEP, ACSM CEP or equivalent) and experience overseeing exercise programs for patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions are assets for this position
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI will require mandatory full Covid 19 vaccination for all students, staff, and faculty. Exemptions only apply for medical, religious, or cultural reasons in accordance with the UPEI Covid 19 mandatory vaccination policy.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.