POSITION TITLE: Data Entry Assistant
CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2025
EMPLOYMENT DATES: February – April 2025
HOURS OF WORK: 10-15 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $17.20 per hour + VacationPay
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Led by Nipissing University, Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada’s vision is for all individuals at risk or with or caring for/ supporting someone living with a rare dementia, to have access to information, tailored support and guidance, and contact with others affected by similar conditions. This position is directly associated with a 3-year project funded by CIHR, entitled Peoples, Spaces, Places, that will inform RDS Canada’s growth and expansion.
The student will work closely with Drs Veronika Williams and Mary Pat Sullivan. The candidate will be required to work on campus and complete the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 training.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Review existing RDS Canada data base files for completeness
- Accurately transfer existing paper-based RDS Canada member files to Telus Health data platform
- Accurately move existing RDS Canada member database files to Telus Health data platform
- Support data quality and improvement through execution of routine data checks against source documents, and initiate data queries with supervisor as required
- Other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate or graduate student at Nipissing University
- Superior IT skills and some experience of data entry with a high degree of accuracy
- Familiarity with Healthcare Data Platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
*Please note that the availability of this position is pending final budget approval.*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
