Research Team Lead

LandSeed is a non-profit organization tackling the Canadian housing crisis with a unique, data-powered approach. We bridge critical gaps in the housing ecosystem by integrating deep community market data with advanced AI systems. Our focus is on crowdsourcing and identifying obstacles to attainable affordable housing, allowing us to deliver structured, scalable solutions where they are needed most.

Our Commitment: We are driven to uplift those in housing ownership need, including first-time homebuyers, seniors, immigrants, single parents, environmentalists, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our vision is to pioneer data-driven designs and value structures for entry-level housing across Canada.

About the role:

You will lead the Scoping Review team while also actively contributing to the research itself. You will ensure methodological rigor, coordinate tasks, and produce actionable insights to inform town halls, knowledge translation, and the broader dementia village project.

Key Responsibilities:

Active Research Contributions

Define scoping review questions and objectives
Conduct literature search, screening, and data extraction
Synthesize findings and contribute to thematic summaries

Team Oversight & Coordination

Assign tasks and timelines to Researcher volunteers
Monitor progress against milestones and ensure deadlines are met
Provide mentorship and guidance to researchers
Facilitate regular team check-ins

Integration & Reporting

Communicate findings into actionable insights for Town Hall and KT teams
Report progress, challenges, and outputs to the project lead
Ensure outputs meet high methodological standards

Quality Assurance

Peer-review team members’ work for rigor, consistency, and clarity
Ensure documentation (PRISMA flow, extraction tables, summaries) is complete and accurate

Education / Skills Required:

Post-secondary education (Master’s or higher preferred) in gerontology, public health, social sciences, health policy, or related fields
Strong knowledge of dementia care, aging, and community-based models
Experience conducting scoping or systematic reviews
Experience leading small teams or coordinating projects
Proficiency with literature databases and reference management tools (Covidence, EndNote, Zotero
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Time commitment: ~6–8 hours/week (peaks during key milestones)

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to talent@landseed.ca.

Volunteer Role: Unpaid

Use of AI in Recruitment

LandSeed does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen or assess applications. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our hiring team.

Accommodation Statement

LandSeed is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact talent@landseed.ca.