Research In-Home Interviewer (Research Institute)

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program:

Neuroepidemiology Research Unit / BRaIN Program

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a national study of adult development and aging that has recruited more than 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information is being collected through in person interviews, telephone interviews, and physical assessments.

For more information on the CLSA: www.clsa-elcv.ca

The Montreal CLSA Data Collection Site is located at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC). Now in its 4th wave of data collection, the Montreal CLSA Site is recruiting an interviewer to conduct in-person interviews with CLSA participants between the ages of 55 and 95 at their homes. These participants were recruited between 2012 and 2015.

General Duties

• Make phone calls to schedule interviews with study participants,
• Travel to participants’ homes to conduct interviews using a computer-assisted interview system (the territory includes the island of Montreal, Laval, the South Shore, and a few participants on the North Shore),
• Conduct in-person interviews to collect information on health and well-being through questionnaires,
• Export completed interviews via the internet,
• Deliver wearable technology (e.g. TicWatch) to participants and explain their use,
• Training will be provided on all aspects of the work.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: High School Education

Other education considered an asset for this position: Research training that includes original data collection

Work Experience: Experience working with the public (essential), experience conducting interviews (an asset).

Required Skills

• Fluent in spoken French and English (ESSENTIAL),
• Access to use of a car (ESSENTIAL),
• Own a cell phone (ESSENTIAL),
• Flexible schedule to be able to offer appointments to participants during the day, evenings, and/or on weekends,
• Excellent time management skills,
• Customer service focused,
• Good communication skills and positive attitude,
• Highest standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality,
• Strong sense of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask,
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
  
  

Additional information

Status : Temporary Part-Time, 28-35 hours per week (35 hours per week = full-time)

Pay Scale: $28,446.60 - $46,937.80 - annual salary, if full-time. Commensurate with education & work experience.

Work Shift: Variable Schedule (according to the availability of participants) – day, evening, weekend.

Work Site: 2155 Guy Street. Required to come on site once per week to collect wearable technology for delivery to participants.

***Payment per completed interview (payment includes travel time and associated travel costs)***

Why work with us?

• 3 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 1 personal day,
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• Vacances au pro rata based on a percentage of your salary,
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
  
  

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]