Marin Survey Research Assistant - Dalhousie University

Job Tittle: Survey Research Assistant
Duration of position: March 1 - 4, 2012
Locations: BC Boat & Sportsman Show: Tradex, Abbotsford BC
Employer: Maritime Activity and Risk Investigation Network (MARIN), Dalhousie University
Mailing address: 5269 Morris St. Rm. 208, Halifax NS B3J 1B6
Contact Information: Brian Condran
Phone: 902-494-6413
E-mail: MARIN@Dal.ca
Website: tab://www.marin-research.ca/OBSSurvey/

Job Description:
The successful applicant will be assisting the MARIN Research Associate in the recruitment of participants for a survey on boating safety for anglers and hunters. This work will be conducted at the BC Boat and Sportsman Show in Abbotsford, BC. Remuneration will be between $12.00 and $15.00 per hour depending on experience and will be delivered through Dalhousie University.

Responsibilities:
Approaching trade show participants to invite them to participate in survey or focus groups
Ensuring that project materials are securely stored while on-site
Directing individuals to the MARIN Research Associate as necessary

Required skills and experience:
Experience working with the public in a noisy environment
Good communication skills
Able to present self in a friendly yet professional manner
Able to keep all information gathered in survey confidential
Comfortable with long work hours: between 5 to 8 hours during trade show days
Able to maintain focus on repetitive task

Experience, skills and traits that would be considered an asset:
Experience collecting survey data
Experience working with human research participants
Access to and ability to drive a car

Optional:
In addition to the survey research, part of this project consists of a series of focus group style interviews. Applicants for the survey assistant position may also be considered as a potential assistant for the focus group interviews, in which case experience with this type of qualitative research would be  considered an asset.

To apply:
E-mail a resume and cover letter to MARIN@Dal.ca. Address to Brian Condran, and make sure to quote "Survey Assistant" in the subject heading. Applicant will be accepted until January 3, 2012.


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