The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Reporting to the Principal Investigators, with day-to-day direction from the Scientific Research Manager, the Project Coordinator will lead the management and coordination of research activities related to the Miyo PimâtisiwinIndigenous Wellness Knowledge Development Centreswith key initiatives focusing on promoting the health and wellness of Indigenous communities using Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing. This involves supporting communities to explore wellness as conceptualized by their own people, using a health and wellness determinants approach and working with Indigenous People including Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, and researchers in academia. Nature of Work: As a valued member of Pewaseskwan – the Indigenous Wellness Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan, the Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders and communities to support the creation of Indigenous Wellness Knowledge Centres. The Project Coordinator will focus on data collection and analysis of knowledge translation activities and manuscript writing. Land-based Indigenous research methodologies will be a critical component of this project. The coordinator will embrace the concepts of community engagement, consultation, partnership and self-determination. With the assistance and mentorship of the Project Coordinator, communities will develop, prepare and carry out a series of community-led knowledge gatherings for sharing processes and gathering wisdom. Coordinating, documenting and comparing processes and outcomes, as well as evaluation of knowledge translation and exchange across Indigenous communities and by academia and the health system will add wider benefit to the project. Facilitate ongoing dialogue engaging health system decision-makers, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees to identify health policy, system, service and access gaps and opportunities, to evaluate alignment with research activities, and to develop strategies to promote uptake of research findings for health system, policy and service improvement. Participate in developing a knowledge translation framework for assessing implementation issues and Indigenous health. Lead manuscript writing and contribute to manuscripts of relevance to Miyo Pimâtisiwin Prepare communication materials for community members and other stakeholders as the project unfolds. Provide seamless project management support for the Principal Investigators, including communicating with team members and stakeholders and organizing meetings. Ensure a high quality of studies as per regulations stipulated by the Tri-Council and other granting agencies, Research Ethics Boards and other oversight and regulatory bodies, and uplift Indigenous research philosophies and methodologies, including data sovereignty. Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures, including the USask Systems will be considered an asset. Knowledge of project management, including successful collaborations with community and university stakeholders, authorship of academic publications, proposals and/or reports, and supervising staff will be considered an asset. Highly proficient computer skills. Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable Project Coordinator The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Reporting to the Principal Investigators, with day-to-day direction from the Scientific Research Manager, the Project Coordinator will lead the management and coordination of research activities related to the Miyo PimâtisiwinIndigenous Wellness Knowledge Development Centreswith key initiatives focusing on promoting the health and wellness of Indigenous communities using Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing. This involves supporting communities to explore wellness as conceptualized by their own people, using a health and wellness determinants approach and working with Indigenous People including Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, and researchers in academia. Nature of Work: As a valued member of Pewaseskwan – the Indigenous Wellness Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan, the Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders and communities to support the creation of Indigenous Wellness Knowledge Centres. The Project Coordinator will focus on data collection and analysis of knowledge translation activities and manuscript writing. Land-based Indigenous research methodologies will be a critical component of this project. The coordinator will embrace the concepts of community engagement, consultation, partnership and self-determination. With the assistance and mentorship of the Project Coordinator, communities will develop, prepare and carry out a series of community-led knowledge gatherings for sharing processes and gathering wisdom. Coordinating, documenting and comparing processes and outcomes, as well as evaluation of knowledge translation and exchange across Indigenous communities and by academia and the health system will add wider benefit to the project. Facilitate ongoing dialogue engaging health system decision-makers, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees to identify health policy, system, service and access gaps and opportunities, to evaluate alignment with research activities, and to develop strategies to promote uptake of research findings for health system, policy and service improvement. Participate in developing a knowledge translation framework for assessing implementation issues and Indigenous health. Lead manuscript writing and contribute to manuscripts of relevance to Miyo Pimâtisiwin Prepare communication materials for community members and other stakeholders as the project unfolds. Provide seamless project management support for the Principal Investigators, including communicating with team members and stakeholders and organizing meetings. Ensure a high quality of studies as per regulations stipulated by the Tri-Council and other granting agencies, Research Ethics Boards and other oversight and regulatory bodies, and uplift Indigenous research philosophies and methodologies, including data sovereignty. Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures, including the USask Systems will be considered an asset. Knowledge of project management, including successful collaborations with community and university stakeholders, authorship of academic publications, proposals and/or reports, and supervising staff will be considered an asset. Highly proficient computer skills. Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.