Data Custodian

Description:

Join RI-MUHC – Advancing Health Through Research and Inclusion

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a globally recognized biomedical and hospital research institute located in Montreal, Quebec. As part of McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, RI-MUHC fosters innovation in patient-centered medicine. Supported by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS), the institute hosts numerous interdisciplinary research initiatives, including the nationally recognized CHILD-BRIGHT Network.

CHILD-BRIGHT is a pan-Canadian network aimed at improving outcomes for children with brain-based developmental disabilities. As part of the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) initiative, the network emphasizes collaboration, patient involvement, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

We are currently seeking a Data Custodian to support CHILD-BRIGHT’s EDI strategy and assist in research planning and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct an environmental scan to explore current EDI practices in research environments.

• Learn and navigate existing data systems (e.g., REDCap) containing CHILD-BRIGHT’s baseline data.

• Collaborate with Program Coordinators, Communications staff, patient-partners, and others to develop and analyze surveys assessing EDI needs within the network.

• Consolidate findings and contribute to the development of EDI strategies and planning within CHILD-BRIGHT.

• Liaise with internal and external partners, including scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and disseminating information.

• Participate in and coordinate semi-structured interviews with researchers and patient-partners to inform future funding priorities.

• Assist with strategic planning and organization of collected data and stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate program in health, education, or social sciences.

• Demonstrated interest in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

• Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneDrive); comfortable learning new tools such as REDCap.

• Organized, proactive, curious, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

• Interest in contributing to strategic health research priorities and planning.

Job Details:

• Status: Temporary, full-time (8 weeks)

• Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)

• Pay: $17–$20 per hour

• Work Site: Fully remote

• Not a hospital position

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful contribution to advancing inclusive, patient-centered health research.

• Gain valuable experience working in a national research network.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals, researchers, and community partners.

• Develop technical and strategic planning skills in a supportive and innovative environment