Careers
Join the team building Black wellness equity
We're looking for researchers, trainers, and community connectors who are committed to liberation-informed, evidence-based work. Current opportunities are volunteer-based as we build toward funded positions.
Equity & inclusion
SSWEI strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and marginalized communities, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, students with disabilities, and newcomers. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
Current opportunities
Volunteer research positions
These roles support SSWEI's listening tour and research activities. Academic credit may be available. All volunteers receive TCPS 2 CORE ethics training and mentorship.
Research Lead (Volunteer)
Lead qualitative research activities including listening tours, data analysis, and white paper development. Ideal for graduate students or early-career researchers in social sciences, public health, or related fields.
Requirements
- Enrolled in or recently completed a social sciences, public health, or related graduate program
- Interest in Black wellness equity, research ethics, and social justice
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfort with qualitative analysis tools (NVivo, Dedoose, or MAXQDA)
Research Assistant – Recruitment & Outreach (Volunteer)
Support participant recruitment, community outreach, and relationship-building for SSWEI's listening tour and research activities.
Requirements
- Enrolled in social sciences or related program (min GPA 3.0)
- Interest in community engagement, Black wellness, and equity
- Cultural awareness and strong interpersonal skills
- Reliability and comfort with remote collaboration tools
Research Assistant – Data Analysis & Documentation (Volunteer)
Support qualitative data analysis, documentation, and knowledge mobilization for SSWEI's research outputs.
Requirements
- Enrolled in social sciences or related program (min GPA 3.0)
- Interest in research methods, data analysis, and Black wellness
- Comfort with qualitative analysis software
- Strong writing and documentation skills
What you get
More than a line on your resume
Every team member contributes to real, published outputs and gains skills in equity-centred research, training, and systems change.
- Hands-on research experience in Black wellness equity
- Skill development in qualitative methods, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization
- Academic or professional credit (where applicable)
- Mentorship from experienced practitioners
- Publication credit and reference letter
- Portfolio-building and networking opportunities
- Flexible schedule with remote work
- Training in TCPS 2 CORE ethics, PHIPA/PIPEDA compliance, and cultural competence
About TCPS 2 CORE
The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) is Canada's standard for research ethics. All SSWEI research volunteers complete the free online CORE certification before beginning their role.
Complete TCPS 2 CORE trainingFuture paid positions
As SSWEI grows and secures funding, we plan to create paid roles in research coordination, training facilitation, community engagement, and program administration. We are committed to compensating the expertise and labour that drives this work.
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