Position Summary
Administrative Temporary Full-time New Contract Position (1 year contract)
Conestoga College’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) is currently recruiting a Researcher to work on various research projects in the area of Work and Health, Ergonomics, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). CISWP’s mission is to improve the safety, wellness, and performance of the Canadian labour force by generating knowledge, transferring research to practice, and strengthening workforce development – all in collaboration with stakeholders. CISWP adopts a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach to build capacity for productive and sustainable work. CISWP has state-of-the-art research infrastructure within two major labs equipped with a variety of dedicated field-based and lab-based ergonomic, health and safety, human performance measurement systems, and a full body photogrammetric anthropometry system. The labs are named for their research mandate: START - Skilled Trades Applied Research and Training, and STRIDE - Skilled Trades Research in Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity.
The incumbent should demonstrate research interest in ergonomics, anthropometry, and prevention of workplace injuries. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, and Director of Development and Operation, CISWP, this position will support CISWP’s research program in injury prevention using field-to-lab-to-field approaches. Research activities may include qualitative and quantitative research, working with peer researchers, mentoring co-op students, and developing and implementing diverse knowledge transfer and knowledge mobilization activities. This position will also work closely with other staff at CISWP, and our community partner organizations.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement with four days on-site at the Reuter Campus (25 Reuter Dr.) in Cambridge and one day remote. Hours of work are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. This position will require travel within Ontario for field data collection.