Research and Development Student

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49976**
- We are looking for _Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Commerce _students currently enrolled in a co-op or equivalent work experience degree program, available for_**_ 8 month terms_**_ _**_starting September 2024_**_._
- Only students in work experience programs are eligible._

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians’ daily lives. And working together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

We are looking for self-motivated and team-oriented students to assist with various projects and initiatives. Get hands-on experience in different aspects of business development and policy research as a contributing member of the team. Teams you may work in are:

- **Safe Mobility (Research and Policy Student) - Help support the implementation of the**_ Safe Mobility Strategy_**, the City of Edmonton’s innovative approach to achieving Vision Zero, the goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. Work with the Planning and Community Activation Unit within the City’s Safe Mobility Section and engage in research and policy development**:

- **Waste Services (Business Development Student) - Help support our marketing and client relations team to increase public awareness and revenue for specific waste diversion initiatives. This includes selling recycled products like high-quality compost and recycled aggregate products created by Waste Services, as well as managing accounts for COE facilities**

**What will you be doing? Depending on the area you are assigned to, some duties may include**:

- Communicate with the project team, clients, and other stakeholders
- Conduct business development and research activities (analysis, environmental scans, data collection and organization)
- Research and analysis including environmental and market scans as well as horizon scanning
- Support the development and implementation of presentations, reports, and plans
- Assist team with event coordination and related engagement support such as participation in conferences, tradeshows and/or workshops and participate in networking activities
- Support project coordination, planning, and progress monitoring
- Help with administrative and technical document management, including data management
- Assist in evaluating projects, reviews and initiatives
- Assist with various elements of the policy development cycle including: issue identification, research, options development, public engagement, and evaluation
- Perform additional duties as needed

**Work Environment**:

- An indoor office environment with a combination of work from home and on-site work. These roles will require travelling between different sites and some sites are not accessible through public transit. Students will be required to arrange transportation to the worksites.

**Qualifications**:

- Currently enrolled in a Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Commerce or related co-op program or equivalent work experience degree program

**Assets**:

- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research
- Experience presenting information visually in a creative, clear and concise manner
- Experience in policy writing and development
- Experience in sales, marketing and business development techniques
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)

**Skills required for success**:

- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded manner
- Embrace a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

**PLEASE NOTE**:

- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

**Hours of Work**: 33.75 hours per work week, Monday - Friday

**Salary**: $24.252 - $28.294 (Hourly)

**Talent Diversity Consultant**:KD/JR

**Classification Title**: Student Work Exp 4 YR Post Secondary

**Posting Date**: Jun 12, 2024

**Closing Date**: Jun 26, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 2 - Student Position Full-time

**Union**: CSU 52

**Department**: City Operations

**Work Location(s)**: Various Location

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