Research Student

4 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) Full time

**Advertisement # 42520**

**Research Student**

**Term (May - August, 2024)**

**Policy and Research Department, Strategic Services and Public Affairs Unit**

**Closing Date: March 11, 2024**

**Salary Range: $22.42 - $26.91 hourly (6XB)**

The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) regulates the province’s liquor, gaming and cannabis industries, including oversight for liquor sales, service and manufacturing; gaming employees, products, events and operations; and retail cannabis stores. We strive to serve the public interest by regulating these industries in a respectful, impartial and balanced manner.

The LGCA is seeking a highly motivated research student interested in conducting research examining alcohol and cannabis use during pregnancy to help inform public education materials related to the LGCA’s regulatory and social responsibility mandate. This position is part of the Policy and Research Department and is responsible for assisting with research activities for this project.

**Qualifications**:

- A high school diploma and be currently enrolled in a degree program at a post-secondary institution, preferably at graduate level with a focused area of study in health, social sciences, or a related discipline and at least two to three years of research experience at the post-secondary level.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using academic databases (i.e., JSTOR, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost) to conduct literature reviews and environmental scans.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with others in a professional and respectful manner.
- Strong attention to detail, and knowledge of and adherence to ethical and academic research standards.
- Effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple work demands.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficient computer skills and expertise using Microsoft 365.

**The following qualifications are desired**:

- Experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS and programming syntax would be an asset.
- Knowledge of social responsibility public education initiatives.
- Proficiency in French.

**Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.**

**Duties**:
As part of its research mandate, the LGCA conducts independent and collaborative research related to liquor, gambling, and cannabis. Recently, the LGCA has expanded its research program to enhance evidence-based public education to help Manitobans make lower-risk decisions related to the consumption of liquor and cannabis and participation in gambling. The Research Student will provide research support on a specific project examining alcohol and cannabis use during pregnancy. The student will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review and analysis of existing quantitative, qualitative, and public health research to inform communications and public education materials for this project. The student will assist in writing reports and other related materials relevant to the project and ensure deliverables are understood by and meet the needs of a wide variety of audiences. Given the nature of the topic, sensitivity and political acumen are required.

**Additional Information**:

- An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
- Applicants may be required to write a screening/selection test.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Circumstances may arise where the competition may need to be withdrawn.
- Satisfactory work performance in the preceding 12 months is required.
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check must be produced and maintained.
- Proof of enrollment in a degree or a graduate program at a post-secondary institution is required.

The LGCA has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and student employees are entitled to participate voluntarily in certain benefit plans which include ambulance and semi-private hospital, extended health benefits, employee travel health plan, group life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan. The LGCA also has ergonomic workstations and free parking.

Advertisement #42520

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba

Human Resources

1055 Milt Stegall Drive

Winnipeg MB R3G 0Z6
Fax: 204-927-5384

**Accessibility**

LGCA will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided considers the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

Employment equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Visit LGCAmb.ca to learn more about the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba.

**Job Type**: Fixed

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