Senior Research Assistant, Cooperative Federalism and Impact Assessment
1 week ago
Senior Research Assistants are normally graduate students, or University of Winnipeg undergraduate students, employed to assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects in their area of study. The positions may oversee Research Assistants in areas such as the use of proper techniques, analysis, and documentation.
Senior Research Assistants work under the general supervision or direction of more senior researchers or faculty members, and are expected to exercise judgment in prioritizing, planning and organizing their own work within defined parameters.
Position Overview:
The senior research assistant will support the research team by organizing, thematically coding and providing data memos for public submissions related to cooperative federalism related to impact assessment and the review of major projects. This includes material related to the discussion paper on Cooperation Agreements, and associated draft agreements with relevant jurisdictions.
Duties:
- Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation.
- Code and provide data memos for public submissions.
- Assist in manuscript preparation.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Recently completed or on-going graduate degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management (University of Manitoba) or Environmental Studies and Sciences.
- Successful completion of course(s) or training in Impact Assessment, independent research associated with Impact Assessment is an asset.
- Good working knowledge of NVivo is required.
- Ability to attend meetings and events in person, in and around the University of Winnipeg.
- Experience editing materials is an asset.
- Must have access to a computer, internet and University library account.
- We are committed to student training and growth. As such, additional duties may be added to meet the successful candidate's learning objectives.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The period of work will be from December 4, March 31, 2026, and the estimated total hours of work will be hours.
Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.
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