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Research and Knowledge Translation Associate - 2 roles available

Department: Community Wellbeing
Position supervisor: Lee Hodge, Director Community Wellbeing
Contract length: 26 weeks (November 2026 - April, 2027)
Hours of work per week: 15 - 20 hr/ wk
Position type: Non-Union Casual - Temporary
Rate of pay: $55/hr

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.torontomu.ca, check out @TorontoMet (external link, opens in new window)  and @ECItorontomet (external link, opens in new window)  on X, and visit our LinkedIn company page (external link, opens in new window) .

About Community Wellbeing 

Community Wellbeing takes an upstream approach to address issues impacting wellbeing across the campus community. We aim to foster creative and collaborative community-led solutions to campus-wide issues, with the overall aim of reducing strain on down-stream services and increasing wellbeing across the TMU community. Community Wellbeing is a department within Student Wellbeing, Office of the Vice Provost Students.

The opportunity

The Research and Knowledge Translation Associate provides equity-focused research, data analysis and KTE support as it pertains to campus wellbeing. This role will support Community Wellbeing to i) effectively analyze campus wellbeing survey data using social and structural determinants of health, and intersectional approaches; ii) develop reports and slide decks to communicate results to campus stakeholders; iii) lead REB submissions to enable ethical approaches to data utilization; iv) conduct literature reviews (including grey literature) on best practices and approaches related to emerging priorities in campus wellbeing; and v) contribute to the development of manuscripts and presentations on emerging trends related to campus and community wellbeing. 

Scope of Work and Deliverables

  1. Data Analysis: Complete intersectional data analysis on 2026 Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey results.
  2. Literature and Background Reviews: Support Community Wellbeing’s work through development of background/literature reviews (including grey literature) of key issues relevant to campus wellbeing.
  3. Administrative Leadership: Support REB submissions and grant applications, as well as publication and presentation development.
  4. Knowledge Translation: Support and lead the development of knowledge briefs, reports, and slide decks to communicate findings of surveys to diverse stakeholders across the campus community to enable the integration of findings into practice.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in wellbeing-related field required. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in quantitative survey data analysis of large data sets. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency with SAS, SPSS and/or R. 
  • Demonstrated experience with research processes including successful REB submissions, grant writing, and KTE product development. 
  • Proven experience with taking an equity-driven approach to working with data. 
  • Demonstrated skills in positive collaboration with diverse stakeholders essential. 
  • Interest and experience in post-secondary student mental health strongly preferred. 
  • Expertise and/or interest in food security, use of AI for mental health, and/or social and structural determinants of youth wellbeing is a strong asset. 
  • Experience with Google Suite. 

Other requirements: 

  • Weekly availability to meet during standard business hours. 

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following application materials: 

  1. A cover letter that highlights your alignment with the role requirements. 
  2.  A current curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your academic background, technical skills, and research experience (max 4 pages). 
  3. A sample of your work that you feel illustrates how you meet the above required experience. 

Please send your resume and cover letter in a single PDF with the subject line “Research Associate roles” to lee.hodge@torontomu.ca by 11:59 PM Sunday November 1, 2026. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.