Rapid Reviews Research Associate - Research Innovation & Discovery

 Req ID: 204858
Location: Provincial Zone, NSH Performance Centre 
Department: RSH LHS Innovation 401095 YG
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

*** Hybrid Position - Applicants Across the Province are Welcome ***

The Rapid Reviews Research Associate will play a key role in a growing program of embedded, evidence-informed research led by Nova Scotia Health’s Implementation Science Team. This team conducts rapid-cycle reviews and evaluation-focused projects in close partnership with academic collaborators, clinical leaders, patients, and health system stakeholders, supporting decision-making, policy development, and meaningful system improvement.  

Rapid reviews are one of the most dynamic and high-impact tools in health system transformation. At Nova Scotia Health, rapid reviews are used to answer urgent, complex questions from clinical and executive leaders, government partners, and operational teams. Each review draws on best-practice literature and jurisdictional scans to deliver an actionable understanding of emerging evidence and health system priorities. Reviews address a diverse range of health system topics, including review questions related to primary health care, health workforce and health human resources, cancer care, mental health and addictions, technologies and digital health, and so on.  

As part of this exciting and fast-paced environment, the Research Associate will support the design and delivery of rapid reviews by conducting literature searches, jurisdictional scans, and synthesizing evidence from grey literature and local sources. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to contribute to system change through collaborative, evidence-driven work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with literature reviews, rapid review methodology or applied health research, and an understanding of learning health system principles, are strong assets. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health sciences, social sciences) 
• Minimum of two years of research experience, preferably in a health or policy-related setting 
• Strong writing and analytical skills with demonstrated experience in literature review and synthesis 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email platforms, and internet research 
• Familiarity with Zotero (or other reference managers) is an asset 
• Experience coordinating research activities, preparing ethics applications, and supporting multi-stakeholder projects is an asset 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment 
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• July 2025 to July 2026, approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$29.16 - $36.6 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.