CUPE research assistant winter 2026 (70 hours)
About The Position
The research assistant will support ongoing community-based research with Kitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg. Duties include: -Literature Review (on the specific residential schools that members of the Algonquin Nation were forced to attend, as well as resistance to Residential Schools among Algonquin Nations) -Drafting of a paper based on the findings of the literature review -Preparation of an Ethics application -Supporting the writing of the CBR grant -Experiences in and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis education are required. 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. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Requirements
- Experiences in and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis education are required.
Responsibilities
- Literature Review (on the specific residential schools that members of the Algonquin Nation were forced to attend, as well as resistance to Residential Schools among Algonquin Nations)
- Drafting of a paper based on the findings of the literature review
- Preparation of an Ethics application
- Supporting the writing of the CBR grant
Benefits
- generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary
- a defined benefit pension plan
- group insurance coverage
- an employee and family assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
