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University of British Columbia

Research Exercise Instructor & Research Assistant

Vancouver, BC, Canada
UBCV | Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH), Canada

$28.29 to $33.66 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Pay: $28.29 to $33.66 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Job Title

Research Exercise Instructor & Research Assistant

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

Liu-Ambrose Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$28.29 - $33.66 CAD Hourly

Job End Date

October 31, 2027

Posting End Date

December 3, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
To assist in and carrying out activities to support grant-funded research. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Liu-Ambrose, delivers or assist group-based exercise programs to research participants out of a research facility, located at the Vancouver General Hospital campus. Will also facilitate research by assisting with data collection, data entry, and study recruitment. The Aging, Mobility, Cognitive Health Research Program functions under the umbrella of the Department of Physical Therapy, the Djavad Mowifaghian Centre for Brain Health, and the Centre for Aging SMART at Vancouver Coastal Health. Candidate will also provide health coaching to promote physical activity among research participants. Under the supervision of research coordinators, the candidate will assist with data collection, data entry, and data checking and report to Teresa Liu-Ambrose on a weekly basis.

Organizational Status
Reports directly and daily to the Lab Research Coordinator and Lead Exercise Instructor and weekly to program Director (Teresa Liu-Ambrose)

Working Relationship:

The FULL-TIME position will work directly and report to the Faculty member who is mounting the study. This will involve working with developed systems and procedures, following direction from the Research Coordinator and Director of the research program (will not be working independently, will be working as a part of a team, under direction).

Work Performed
1) Lead or assist in delivery of experimental interventions according to protocol. Ensure safety and wellbeing of participants throughout the intervention delivery. Specifically,

Teaching exercises to individuals and groups, following set protocols; this may be done in person or via online platforms via Zoom
Monitor participants before, during, and immediately after classes to ensure their safety
Document and report all possible adverse events observed during classes
Initiate and follow emergency protocol when required
Assures established lab safety protocols and safety procedures are followed
Keeping records of all participants' attendance and progression. Such records must be kept up to date and include all information instructed by Program Director
Providing motivation and feedback to research participants
Be able to provide in person class instruction time before or after usual work hours of 9-5 pm
Attending all mandatory lab meetings and maintain ongoing communication regarding the status of participants and classes
Communicating in a pleasant, courteous manner and giving responsive service to all participants
Keeping informed of the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health, VCHRI, and UBC policies and procedures and enforcement thereof

Provide health coaching sessions to promote physical activity to research participants. Specifically:

Use principles of Brief Action Plan
Deliver the sessions according to protocol and schedule; sessions can be delivered in person or by phone/virtual
Document and record each session as instructed.

Collect data according to protocol and enter data with minimal error with direct supervision from the Director/Coordinator using preset forms and databases.

Liaises with research participants to develop relationships that is positive and informative

Assist in coordination of studies, including scheduling of assessments as well as recruitment

Performs other related duties as assigned

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This is a position of trust as it delivers programs to older adults from the community at large who consented and volunteered for research. Errors could result in personal injury, injury and adverse events for participants, financial loss as well as in damage to the reputation of the Department of Physical Therapy, Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Heath Research Program, and the University of British Columbia.

Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols would greatly compromise the quality of research studies and related data acquisition and the reporting of research outcomes.

Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols also could compromise the safety and wellbeing of the participants.

Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols would compromise research success and affect the credibility of the Principal Investigator and the research program.

Supervision Received
Works independently in direct consultation with the Director of the research program on a regular basis

Supervision Given
Responsible for contributing to ensuring a safe environment for research participants during the delivery of behaviour interventions (e.g., exercise classes) and during assessments.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Candidate must be a certified as an exercise instructor with experience in instructing . For example, valid BCPRA Personal Trainer certification (with Older Adult specialty; Third Age Certification) or valid BCRPA Group Fitness certification (with Older Adults specialty; Third Age Certification) or Valid NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Certification or Valid ACSM - CPT certification or Valid CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer Certification. Strong preference will be given to those who have an educational background in clinical exercise physiology, human kinetics, or those who have worked extensively with older adults.

Candidate must have a university degree in a relevant discipline plus previous work or volunteer experience in instructing exercises to adults. Strong preference will be given to those with previous research, volunteer, or work experience in geriatrics, cognitive aging, and exercise (in older adults).

Must be certified in CPR (with AED training).

Candidate must also have excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as organization skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Good physical health and mobility for lifting, exercising, bending, reaching, spotting and coaching
Must be able to follow written protocols and oral requests accurately
Ability to communicate clearly and factually with faculty, staff, research participants, and students
Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Must demonstrate ability to receive and respond to critical feedback for the sake of improving job performance

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Responsibilities

The role involves delivering group-based exercise programs and health coaching to research participants while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with data collection, entry, and study recruitment under the supervision of the research team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience, with a strong preference for those holding a university degree in a relevant discipline. Professional certification as an exercise instructor (e.g., BCRPA, NSCA, ACSM, or CSEP) and current CPR/AED certification are required.

Skills

Exercise instruction
Health coaching
Data collection
Data entry
Participant recruitment
Clinical exercise physiology
Geriatrics
Cognitive aging
CPR
AED training
Brief action plan
Safety monitoring
Record keeping
Communication
Organization skills
Team collaboration

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Hiring contact

Teresa Liu-Ambrose

Keywords

Research Assistant
Exercise Instructor
Physical Therapy
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Human Kinetics
Geriatrics
Cognitive Aging
BCRPA
NSCA
ACSM
CSEP
CPR
AED
Brief Action Plan
Data Collection
Research Protocol
Health Coaching
Vancouver General Hospital
UBC
Exercise Intervention
Participant Safety
Study Recruitment
Database Management
Behavioral Interventions
Older Adult Specialty

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