The University of British Columbia

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Aboriginal Capacity and Development Research Environment (ACADRE) project
Institute for Aboriginal Health

The University of British Columbia invites applications for the part-time position of Project Coordinator. The role of
this position is to develop, coordinate and manage the Aboriginal Capacity and Development Research Environment
(ACADRE) project. Major responsibilities include: collaborating with the Institute for Aboriginal Health (IAH) council
to establish governance for this project; recruiting, training and supervising research staff; establishing a
management committee to assist staff with initial policy creation; writing and developing proposals for health
research funding, including facilitating funding interest and team building; linking community-identified health
areas with experienced researchers; managing activities of community-based and community-oriented Aboriginal
collaborators / consultants; coordinating and managing round table discussions with community members; acting as
liaison with faculty with expertise in health research areas to participate with community assessments; preparing
and managing project budget and communications plan; and performing other related duties.

Applicants must have a University degree (Masters in health care preferred) plus minimum four years of related
experience, preferably in a health services or research environment and applied experience using empirical research
methods, as well as knowledge of Aboriginal health and health care issues, demonstrated experience working with
Aboriginal communities in research and educational development, and familiarity with health care databases an
asset. Computer experience is required. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, supervisory,
analytical and organizational skills are required, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a team
environment.

The Project Coordinator reports to the Principal, College of Health Disciplines and the Director, First Nations House
of Learning.

Letters of application or nomination, including the names of three referees (who will not be approached without
prior agreement of the candidate) and a current curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Principal, College of Health
Disciplines, University of British Columbia, Room 400-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3, by fax to
(604) 822-2495, or by email to mdunn@interchange.ubc.ca. Applications and nominations will be received until
February 15, 2003 or until the position is filled.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to
apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Preference will be given to
people of Aboriginal ancestry.

The term First Nations is meant to be inclusive, and refers to all people of Aboriginal ancestry.