Posted 12 days ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (5187)
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Quebec
Overview
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring a research assistant to conduct telephone surveys with residents of Eeyou Istchee. The role involves interviewing participants, entering responses, making follow-up calls and assisting online respondents. The posting states that teleworking is possible.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct telephone interviews with residents
- Enter responses accurately into survey software
- Make validation and follow-up calls
- Assist respondents who complete surveys online
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Fluent in Cree and English
- Ability to read Cree syllabics
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Comfortable using a computer
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | Cree, English, French |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | research methods, program evaluation, data analysis, Indigenous health |
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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Delivering Health and Social Services in the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee, Québec.
Full company description
In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community Centre (CMC), comparable to the CLSCs found elsewhere in Québec. The CMCs offer general medicine, home care, dental care, and social services. Professional recruitment: 1055 René-Lévesque Blvd. E., 7th floor, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5 (tel.: 1 877-562-2733). The CBHSSJB is governed by a Board of Directors, with Ms. Jeannie Pelletier serving as Chairperson. The interim Executive Director is Ms. Christina Biron.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,933
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 787
- Reported office locations
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 1055 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, 7éme étage, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5, CA
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 203 Mistissini Boulevard, Mistissini, QC G0W 1C0, CA
- Maamuu Meskino, Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Chisasibi, QC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 67 |
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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who assists medical specialists primarily in the preparation and execution of their specialized work, particularly in activities related to research and information, excluding the design of professional work.
Within a predetermined research plan, they apply scientific methods and techniques to collect data, compile and organize it, perform the required arithmetic or statistical operations, and reproduce this data in a specific format.
They may also use specialized communication techniques to convey specialized information on a variety of subjects.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
This project is carried out in partnership with the Institut de la Statistique du Québec (ISQ) and involves two surveys being conducted across Eeyou Istchee communities: the Eeyou Istchee Population Health Survey and the Infant Nutrition and Maternal Wellbeing Survey. Telephone interviewers play a key role in collecting information from survey participants in a professional, confidential manner. The information collected will contribute to a better understanding of the health and well-being of Eeyou Istchee residents and support future planning, programs, and services for the region.
More specifically, their duties include:
• Conducting telephone interviews with residents of Eeyou Istchee;
• Accurately entering responses using the software designed for this purpose;
• Making validation or follow-up calls for all surveys, regardless of the primary data collection method;
• Carrying out the various follow-up activities required with survey participants (returning calls, handling incoming calls, etc.);
• Assisting respondents who complete surveys online;
• Participating in various tasks related to data collection.
REQUIREMENTS
? Education:
• High school diploma;
• Training or experience in research methods, program evaluation, data analysis, or Indigenous health is considered an asset.
? Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience and skills acquired through office or administrative work;
• Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to express oneself clearly and appropriately, demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities, and maintain a dynamic approach;
• Comfortable using a computer.
? Language:
• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Ability to read Cree syllabics;
• Fluency in French is an asset.
OTHER
• Possibility of teleworking.
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