Friday, August 10, 2012

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Job Title: Research Assistant-Occupational Fitness
Position Type: Contract
Job Location: Ottawa
Employment Category: Research - Scientific/Technical

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Project Manager – Human Performance, the Research Assistant – Occupational Fitness coordinates data collection activities and analysis of results for research projects pertaining to medical, psychological and physical fitness. He/She coordinates facility arrangements, equipment set-up and inspection. The Research Assistant compiles data and prepares preliminary analysis of results and prepares research reports or related papers. She/He also recruits and screens subjects for participation in research projects, and supervises research teams during data collection.
Available as an acting appointment opportunity for non-unionized NPF employees
Temporary full time opportunity for external applicants
The anticipated Term of these positions is July 2013 and March 2014.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Occupational Psychology or related field AND some years of experience in a related field
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Psychology or related field AND several years of experience in a related field
Language requirement: English or French mandatory
Knowledge Requirements
- Of statistical analysis
- Of the principles of research and development
- Of occupational requirement assessments
- Of course instruction techniques
- Of injury prevention practices
- Of general business practices and theories
- Of budget administration
- Of personnel administration
Experience Requirements
- In data collection and compilation of research data
- In researching and developing health/fitness requirements
- In conducting advanced literature searches
- In evaluating physical fitness
- In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
- In coordinating projects
- In using advanced statistical software programs
- In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing
Salary: $55,060 - $64,820 per annum

Application Procedure: Employer Website
If by email, send to: recruiting@cfpsa.com
If by Website, go to: www.cfpsa.com
Application Material Required: Résumé
Additional Application Information:
This position requires some travel.
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.
NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics: team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.
NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.
Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: Human Resources Manager (HQ), 4210 Labelle Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2, by e-mail at recruiting@cfpsa.com, or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs on 22 August 2012.
Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

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