Research Assistant - Permanent Full-Time

VHA Home HealthCare • Full-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 22h ago

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

Commensurate with experience.

We are seeking: Research Assistant Permanent Full-Time (35h/week) starting January 2026

Are you looking for real-world research experience? As a member of VHA’s multidisciplinary research team, the Research Assistant will further VHA’s vision to lead with science in the homecare sector. Working within an embedded research environment, the Research Assistant will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary research team to support key organizational research priorities. The individual will be responsible for supporting qualitative and mixed-methods data collection, analysis and reporting, client and provider engagement activities, literature reviews and administrative activities. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in home care research to contribute to real change and evidence-informed decision-making in this growing sector.

Key Areas of Accountability:

Support the collection of qualitative and mixed-methods data obtained from documents, interviews and/or focus groups.
Support engagement activities with diverse stakeholders, including clients and care partners, healthcare providers, and managers.
Analyze document, interview and/or focus group data using qualitative analysis techniques (e.g. descriptive analysis, thematic analysis).
Contribute to conducting literature reviews of scientific and grey literature.
Support report and manuscript preparation to report research findings to the broader community.
Identify and act upon additional opportunities for knowledge translation.
Contribute to the identification and design of further related research.
Assist with administrative and coordination activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus experience conducting or supporting research in a related field.
Completed coursework or experience conducting qualitative or mixed methods research.
Interest and knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
Critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, an enthusiasm for new discovery, and improving quality of care and services in the home care sector.
The ability to clearly communicate research findings, including through the generation of compelling visualizations, clear presentations for colleagues and academic audiences, reports, and publications.
Experience conducting interviews and/or focus groups, or other experiences related engagement in the community or health sector is preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment with staff at all levels within the organization.
Tact, discretion, and ability to manage confidential sensitive data and information.
Ability to work virtually.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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