July 17, 2024

INTERVIEWER (BAND LEVEL 3) 

Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

Six Month Contractual Position

(Part-time; casual hours)

Two positions

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging is a national study of adult development, and aging that will recruit 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information will be collected from participants through telephone interviews, in person interviews, as well as cognitive and physical assessments. 

DUTIES

Reporting to the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) by assisting with telephone and in-person interviews, as well as cognitive assessments; scheduling interviews with pre-selected participants; obtaining participant consent; conducting phone and home interviews using Beartooth and Pine software; initializing and distributing mobility trackers using the Virtual Machine Manager (VM); distributing stool kits to eligible participants; evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness processes; maintaining confidentiality and security of all information related to participants under the HREA certification; and performing other related duties as required. Weekend and evening work is a possibility. Training is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) working with the public; graduation from high school supplemented by courses from a post-secondary education institution; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.  The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office is required. Experience in health research and with (CAPI) computer assisted personal interview, knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology are assets. The successful candidate must hold a valid driver's license, a vehicle, cell phone, and have access to internet.

SALARY                                  $26.32 – $29.73 hourly (Non-Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE                      July 31, 2024

COMPETITION NUMBER       MUN02891

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website www.mun.ca/careers. Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.