Research Assistant – Summer Student

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Research Assistant to join our team and support a research project on youth leadership.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Sociology, Psychology) required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Experience in qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis
• Experience in program development is highly valued
• Leadership experience is an asset

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Deep understanding of qualitative research methods, including data analysis approaches
• Familiarity with youth development principles is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Knowledge of East Asian culture is an asset
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature surveys on topics related to the research project
• Conduct qualitative data collection and analysis
• Communicate with related stakeholders
• Prepare the research report
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Employment Detail:

• Temporary, full-time (8-week contract)
• Number of hours per week requested: 35
• Hourly wage: $17
• Hybrid and remote work options available

Eligibility:

To be eligible, the applicant must be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and
• legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Application:

Please submit your application by June 25, 2024 to kate.zhang@cpac-canada.ca in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below:

• A copy of your most recent resume
• A cover letter stating your qualifications for this job
• A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript

Company information:

CPAC (formerly Chinese Professionals Association of Canada) is a service provider as well as a membership organization with 30,000 members of cross-cultural backgrounds. It has advocated for and served the community of internationally trained professionals for over three decades, primarily by helping them obtain registration/licensure, find employment, advance careers and develop leadership skills.

CPAC Institute is an affiliated research, education and training organization that provides research-based support for the understanding and elimination of systemic barriers to equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canadian society.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1S 3T9

Application deadline: 2024-06-25