Research Assistant, Supporting the Well-Being of Manitoban Students
1 day ago
Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.
Position Overview:
The research assistant will support various aspects of research projects related to K-12 schooling and supporting student well-being in schools with a focus on equity. The research assistant will work closely with the faculty supervisor to conduct academic research, manage data collection processes, and support the organization of the research program.
Duties:
- Prepare and organize materials for research.
- Perform academic research and literature reviews.
- Monitor and document research status and findings.
- Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in the acquisition of research materials and supplies.
- Perform data/word processing, routine computations, and record keeping.
- Perform routine clerical and administrative duties to support research activities.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a concurrent or consecutive Bachelor of Education program.
- High level of comfort with MS Suite (Word, Excel etc.).
- Understanding of survey tools (i.e. SurveyMonkey, Qualitrics).
- Ability to record and transcribe interviews.
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of stakeholders in education (i.e., students, teachers, administrators, etc.)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to student equity and student well-being in schools.
- The candidate should have strong knowledge and understanding of the Physical Education/Health Education curriculum in Manitoba and across other Canadian provinces.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The period of work will be from January 2, December 31, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be hours (approximately 5-10 hours per week).
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 remotely.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
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