Job Title: Exercise Physiologist
Job Description/Responsibilities:
- Commit to at least two blocks of 2.5 hours weekly, for a total of 5 hours per week (i.e. Mondays: 2:00-4:30pm; Wednesdays: 9:00 am-11:30 am; Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30-11:00 am etc.)
- Conducting maximal oxygen consumption (VO2) tests
- Collecting anthropometric data (weight, height, waist and hip circumference, hand grip strength)
- Filling out questionnaires (PARQ, Vo2 testing sheet)
Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience conducting maximal oxygen consumption (VO2) tests
- Licensed Kinesiologist, Physiologist, or Personal Trainer (proof of current license required)
- Experience with exercise testing and supervision
- Having worked with disease populations (e.g., cancer, diabetes) is an asset
Company Information:
The EORL at the University of Alberta, directed by Dr. Kerry Courneya, is seeking to hire a casual exercise physiologist to begin as soon as possible. Our research focuses on the role of exercise and how it can help cancer patients before and during treatments, as well as after treatments and long-term quality of life. You can find more information about the EORL here:
Salary: $30.00/hour (may vary based on experience and qualifications)
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: mfilion@ualberta.ca
Who to Contact:
Myriam Fillion
418-262-4909
Additional Information:
Orientation of the lab and training on our patient groups, your tasks and studies that you may be involved in will be provided.
