Undergraduate Research Assistant
3 days ago
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future
**Competition ID**:
- 4218**Internal Closing Date**:
- July 24, 2025**External Closing Date**:
- July 24, 2025**# of Openings**:
- 2- **Salary Information**:
- Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**Employment Type**:
- Temporary Part Time**Workplace Type**:
- Hybrid**Travel Frequency**:
- Occasional travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:
- Casual Employee**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**
This role reports to Dr. Fabricio Telo.
**SUMMARY**
The research assistant will work on the project “Internationalization of Canadian Businesses: The Case of Brazilian Traction Light and Power Corporation,” funded by KPU’s Chancellor’s Chair Award Program. The work will be done mainly remotely, with eventual in-person meetings on the Surrey campus.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Transcribe interviews;
- Do library, archive, and online research;
- Summarize historical documents;
- Assist with data management;
- Prepare summary reports and craft Power Point presentations.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Currently enrolled in at least one course in Sociology, History, Political Science or another relevant program at KPU;
- Successful completion of the online tutorial CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics) of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new skills and follow protocols.
- Demonstrated oral and written English language skills.
- Detail oriented, with good organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work alone or in groups
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultural environments; and readiness to adopt a productive working culture (timekeeping, time management, collegiality, mutual respect, etc.).
- **Salary Information**
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $17.85
**Total Rewards**
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more
**_ Note:_**_ Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time._
**Note to Applicants**
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
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