Research Coordinator (50% FTE)

Date Posted: 09/22/2026
Req ID: 50262
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059991
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) at the University of Toronto (U of T) is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years. Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity:

Aging in the Margins: Building Inclusivity and Goodwill (AIM BIG) is a seven-year SSHRC project that will bring together leading researchers, community organizations, and older adults across Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, to better understand and address the processes that shape marginalization in later life.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator will support the Toronto (U of T) based research initiative. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the project including tracking project milestones, maintaining project documentation and progress, facilitating communication and collaboration across multiple sites communications among stakeholders, supporting in the preparation of presentations, data analysis and presentation, interim and final reports, ethics approval applications, research proposals, and publications. The role also supports website content updates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling day-to-day project activities
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Formatting data collected for presentations and reports
• Liaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders
• Providing detailed information on processes, policies, and procedures
• Conceptualizing, coordinating, and executing event activities and programming, including determining logistical details and organizing resources
• Maintaining information on digital platforms and verifying that content is consistent with brand guidelines
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years' of experince coordinating research projects in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated interest in research on aging and inequalities.
• Experience fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners, agencies.
• Experience drafting summaries of research results, producing tables, figures and reports.
• Experience completing Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and related University research protocols (e.g., annual reports sent to funder, research office, Faculty).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal) to update website content.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (oral and written) with an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Fluency in French both written and oral.
• Experience with knowledge mobilization and translation activities aimed at lay public, as well as researchers and/or decision makers.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Decisive
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Proactive
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 Pro-rated at 50% FTE -- $33,958 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $43,427.50. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Note: This is a 50% FTE position.

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.