Researcher

About LandSeed

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 support the design, execution, and synthesis of a rigorous scoping review on dementia villages, community-based care models, and the integration of technology in dementia care. Your work will directly inform the development of evidence-informed interventions and guide town hall discussions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Define Scope and Questions

Collaborate with team leads to refine scoping review questions
Ensure alignment with project objectives, town hall goals, and gerontological relevance

2. Develop Review Protocol

Draft and finalize scoping review protocol including inclusion/exclusion criteria
Ensure methodological rigor and ethical standards

3. Conduct Literature Search & Screening

Execute systematic searches across databases and grey literature
Screen titles/abstracts and full texts according to protocol
Document screening decisions and maintain PRISMA-style flow

4. Data Extraction & Synthesis

Extract key information on community care models, resident outcomes, caregiver support, and technology integration
Synthesize findings into actionable, evidence-informed insights

5. Knowledge Sharing

Prepare concise, accessible summaries for internal teams
Highlight evidence gaps and best practices to inform town halls and KT outputs

6. Quality & Rigor

Ensure all outputs are evidence-based, transparent, and reproducible
Collaborate with team members to peer-review extracted data and summaries

Education / Skills Required

Post-secondary education (Master’s, advanced undergraduate, or equivalent experience) in gerontology, public health, social sciences, health policy, or related fields
Strong knowledge of dementia care, aging, and community-based care models
Experience conducting scoping or systematic reviews
Proficiency with literature databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science)
Experience with reference management software (e.g., Covidence, EndNote, Zotero)
Strong analytical, synthesis, and written communication skills

You might be a good fit if you:

Have a strong background in gerontology, health, or policy research
Have experience conducting scoping or systematic reviews
Are skilled with literature databases and reference management software
Enjoy synthesizing complex information into actionable insights
Care about evidence-informed practice and methodological rigor
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time commitment: ~4–6 hours/week