Remote Research Assistant

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About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)

The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada). The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession in the public interest.

Industry

Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)

Position

JOB TITLE:                                  Research Assistant

Department:                           Professional Standards, Research, Education and Policy

Reports to:                              Director, Professional Standards, Research, Education and Policy

Language Requirement:        Bilingual Non-Imperative)

Location:                                 Canada

Classification:                         Permanent, full-time

Why join us?

Do you want to be part of a team that strives to enhance and uphold Canada’s immigration and citizenship consulting profession? If you share our passion and purpose, please consider applying for the opportunity below to become part of a team that makes a difference.

How will this role support our team? 

The incumbent provides administrative and project-related support for the Department (e.g., coordinate correspondence, schedule meetings, draft meeting agendas, transcribe interview data, communicate with project participants/SMEs on project-related issues etc.).

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

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• Provide operations support to Departmental and organizational research projects.
  
• Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews.
  
• Review and summarize research-related data (e.g., export data from survey tools, clean data, summarize questionnaires) and assist in the interpretation of results to identify how the findings can inform decision making and be used to improve work, processes and programs.
  
• Contribute to the production of research reports and findings including visualisations and presentations to communicate findings to the Board of Directors or Leadership Team (LT).
  

This role will support our team by providing

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• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to perform research.
  
• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple requests and projects.
  

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• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced changing environment as a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative.
  

Required Education and Experience

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• University Degree (Master’s), in social sciences/humanities (e.g., migration studies, international development, sociology).
  
• 1 to 3 years of experience working in research performing administrative duties.
  

 What We Offer

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• The College hires and onboards 100% remotely
  
• The opportunity to protect the public interest within the immigration and citizenship sector
  
• A culture of transparency, where team members are involved in important conversations
  
• Full health benefits from day one for you and your family
  
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance program
  
• RRSP match
  

How to Apply

Click here to upload your resume and brief cover letter indicating why you feel you are a fit for this role.

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