Urban Transportation Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Morrison Hershfield Full time
About Morrison Hershfield

Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, is a leading consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for complex infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to collaboration and client satisfaction, we strive to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team in the capacity of the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan. As a key member of our research team, you will assist in various administrative and non-administrative tasks related to the project.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, summarize, and organize research materials and data.
  • Compile and summarize scholarly literature; review and develop notes on current research; develop and maintain bibliographies.
  • Search for documents using online search engines, and government databases.
  • Help obtain, read, and take notes on project meetings, transcripts, and municipal documents.
  • Search and read media coverage and texts (in English); make notes and summaries.
  • Communicate findings and discuss research tasks with other members of the team.
  • Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
Requirements
  • Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Commitment to academic integrity.
  • Experience in conducting undergraduate-level research (this can include writing research essays for classes).
  • Willing to learn and use scholarly methods for reading, note-taking, citation, and summary.
  • Basic understanding of urban transportation modes and the relationship between carbon emissions and their impact on climate change and sustainability.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Time management ability.
  • Able to organize large amounts of research material.
  • English (speaking, reading, writing).
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $25/hour, and a time commitment of approximately 10 hours/week for 4 weeks. This opportunity provides valuable experience in research and a chance to contribute to a meaningful project while developing your skills and knowledge.

Eligibility

The candidate must be identified as a Yukon First Nations People in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon's First Nations Procurement Policy.

Education and Experience Requirements
  • University or College degree in relevant field.
  • One year of relevant work experience in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, including basic functions and formulas.
Job Type

This is a temporary fixed-term position.



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