Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit:

CRECS_Peter Milley_JM

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Course Title:

N/A

Course Code:

N/A

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2025/11/06

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2025/11/06

Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0

Préparation / Preparation:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

Expected Enrolment:

N/A

Work Start Date:

January 05, 2026

Work End Date:

April 02, 2026

Total Work Hours:

130

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English, Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Work:

The UnborderED knowledge project aims to widen, deepen and institutionalize equitable access to education and research opportunities for students and academics with lived experiences of forced migration in Canada. Cluster 1 of project aims to answer this research question: To what extent do existing initiatives for displaced students and researchers in Canada institutionalize equitable access and outcomes? A research assistant is needed to perform 130 hours of work to support the cluster members in realizing the objectives of year one of the project. Description of tasks:

Survey Design & Administration (40 hrs): Contribute to the design of a survey to identify existing programs/initiatives in Canadian postsecondary education institutions for students and researchers with lived experiences of displacement; Identify an liaise with organizational contacts at multi-institution programs (e.g., WUSC, CARFMS, SAR) to design/confirm survey protocol(s); Program and test the instrument in SurveyMonkey;
Administer the survey following protocol(s). Document Collection (40 hrs): Contribute to the design and implementation of a methodology for systematically identifying and collecting all relevant public-facing documents from Canadian postsecondary institutions and collaborating organizations (e.g., project partners) – documents are those related to i) existing programs/initiatives and ii) related institutional policies (e.g., EDI).
Data Management and Analysis (30 hrs): Organize data from surveys and documents; contribute to the analysis of data and support the preparation of reports and presentations. Administrative & Logistical Support (10 hrs): Help coordinate cluster meetings and track project tasks and timelines.
Meeting Participation and Documentation (10 hrs): Attend regular team meetings, take detailed notes, and maintain organized records of decisions, tasks, and progress within shared files.

Qualifications :

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage data.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Proficiency with Excel or similar data tools.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Proficiency with SurveyMonkey.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with diverse participants and community partners.

• Full bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written) is considered a strong asset

• Experience in conducting community-based research or needs assessments is an asset.

• Be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

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Research Assitant