Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $55.27/Hr. - CAD $79.45/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
At the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation (C2E2), we bring together researchers, clinicians, and patient partners to rethink how health research is done. As part of Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and working closely with UBC, we focus on improving the methods and processes that shape meaningful, impactful research and their application within a Learning Health System.
We’re seeking a Research Scientist with strong qualitative skills and a genuine commitment to patient engagement. This is an embedded, applied role working closely with Vancouver Coastal Health leaders, staff, and clinical teams to support the development of a Learning Health System. If you enjoy working directly with patients, facilitating conversations, and partnering with health system stakeholders to translate insights into practice and system improvement, this role offers the chance to lead important work on patient engagement and learning health systems.
We welcome candidates from any field who are curious, collaborative, and excited about studying the “how” behind high-quality research, and applying that knowledge in real-world health system settings to drive meaningful change.
As a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology with VCH, you will:
- Undertake research and training and provide evidence-based advice to advance a sustainable health system for British Columbians.
- Provide expert consultation and project support for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), other health authorities, governments and non-profit health care agencies in the areas of biostatistics, health economics, health technology assessment, evidence synthesis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, policy analysis and patient-oriented outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with VCH staff and physicians, and VCH Research Institute scientists, providing qualitative methods expertise and leadership on research projects, as well as leading, developing and informing patient engagement activities within the Centre.
This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- A PhD is required in a field related to health or evaluation (e.g., program evaluation, health services research, epidemiology, public health, implementation science or social sciences), including advanced training in evaluation design and quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. Expertise in knowledge translation and exchange is desired.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or social services research and evaluation, including experience leading complex evaluation projects or programs, is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluation theory and practice, including the development of theories of change, logic models, evaluation frameworks, indicators and performance measures.
- Demonstrated experience designing and conducting formative, developmental, process, outcome and impact evaluations in complex health care or health system settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods evaluation, including integration of qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Knowledge of implementation science and experience evaluating implementation, context, equity, sustainability, spread and scale is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to engage operational leaders, clinicians, staff, patients, caregivers, Indigenous partners and community partners in the co-design and conduct of meaningful evaluations.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners and provides services with sensitivity to diversity and an Indigenous lens.
- Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity throughout evaluation activities, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management and the ability to lead multiple complex projects, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clinical, operational, executive and community audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise initiative and sound judgment, mentor others, and perform the physical duties of the position.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
