CPAC Research Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs

2024-04-22

Job Description:

CPAC Institute is hiring a summer student to assist in a public policy research project.  

Education:

  • Graduate degree (completed or in progress) in sociology, public policy, public health, education, or other social science fields. Undergraduate students will not be considered.

Experience:

  • Has conducted qualitative research
  • Has analyzed interview data
  • Has published and/or submitted academic or professional papers, research reports, policy recommendations or articles.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

  • Deep understanding of qualitative research methods, including data analysis approaches (such as thematic analysis, or grounded theory)
  • Proficiency in analyzing interview data and other qualitative data sources
  • Strong analytical, conceptualization and report writing abilities, able to craft clear, cohesive and compelling narratives
  • Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to process information with a high level of accuracy
  • Knowledge of major societal issues
  • Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature surveys on topics related to the research project
  • Conduct qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Draft a 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 May 7th, 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
  • Two samples of academic or professional writing

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.