Human Factors (Co-op) Summer Student
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Post Secondary Student
- Union: Students
- Unit and Program: Human Factors
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Temporary Employee Class: Student
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 21-FEB-2025
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 22-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $15.95
- Maximum Salary: $22.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student specializing in human factors or a related field (e.g. Psychology, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Ergonomics, Computer Science, Biomedical or Clinical Engineering, Health Informatics, User Experience (UX), Information Design). Strong understanding of human factors including concepts, processes, design principles and tools. Knowledge of user-centered design methodologies including ethnographic studies, task and user analysis methods, heuristic evaluations, usability testing and experimental design. Analytical and problem-solving abilities with “out of the box” creative thinking. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in a team environment. Interest in patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare.
Additional Required Qualifications:To be considered for employment all candidates must be: Registered as a full-time post-secondary student in an accredited institution. Currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution. Returning for courses in the next academic term. Legally entitled to work in Canada. Willing to travel locally and throughout the province as needed. Able to self-fund temporarily relocating to Alberta (if applicable).
Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of the healthcare industry. Experience working independently and remotely. Experience with research processes and publishing. Attention to detail. Ability to time manage several projects and tasks at the same time.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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