Summer Research Assistant

Six Nations Polytechnic • Brantford, ON

4d • CA$40,541 - CA$47,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Research Assistant role exists to support the development of Indigenous entrepreneurship and business strategy initiatives at Six Nations Polytechnic by providing research, coordination, and community engagement support. The position contributes to key project outcomes by generating evidence-informed insights, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting in the development of program and strategy inputs. The key result is the timely production of organized, accurate, and actionable information that enables effective planning, decision-making, and implementation of the initiative. The Student Research Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Requirements

• Completion of high school.
• Must be registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
• Up to and including 1 year of experience; In a similar capacity
• Criminal Record Check
• Offence Declaration

Nice To Haves

• Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and compile research as directed to develop Indigenous Learner pathways, Indigenous learner supports and Indigenous applied research; Prepare reports as required.
• Maintain filing systems, physical and electronic, ensuring timely filing of materials
• Manage schedules, portfolios
• Provide direct, structured support to the Dean by advancing the research, coordination, and engagement activities required to move the project forward within a defined and compressed timeline.
• Support the development of National strategy
• Support strategies and assisting with the preparation of community education and public awareness workshops related to the initiatives and activities of the National strategy
• Participate in research ethics and other advisory committees, as needed

Benefits

• Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED