Research Assistant, TMU

2025-05-27

Department: The Diversity Institute
Position supervisor: Director of Research, Special Projects
Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of renewal
Hours of work per week: 36.25 (full time)
Position type: OPSEU Research Assistant
Rate of pay: PhD: $30.00-$35.00 CAD/hour, MBA: $28.00-$32.00 CAD/hour, Graduate: $25.00 – $28.00 CAD/hour.

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.torontomu.ca, check out @TorontoMet (external link)  and @ECItorontomet (external link)  on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page (external link) .

About the Team

The Diversity Institute (DI) conducts and coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success. DI’s action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. Visit https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/ for more information.

The opportunity

The Diversity Institute is currently recruiting a Research Assistant who will provide professional assistance to the Diversity Institute’s Consulting Team. Successful candidates will support the design, methodology and execution of academic and customized research on EDI-related Change Management Projects for a diverse range of client organizations. Successful candidates will join the broader DI team and will work specifically with the DI consulting team of about 10 people working on client projects: developing EDI strategies and action plans, supporting community engagement, developing client training, submitting proposals, and more.

Qualifications

The Research Assistant’s role will include the following components.

Required competencies:

  • Research and writing management and support, including developing literature reviews, summary reports, action plans, fact-finding and fact-checking
  • Taking meeting notes, interview and focus group notes, and summarizing findings
  • Developing surveys and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, and public data and preparing findings and graphs
  • Presentation development including preparing presentation content, slide decks, and notes
  • Supporting the development of strategies and action plans
  • Supporting the development of consulting proposals including adding to our experiences and methodology
  • Copy-editing content to ensure polished final products

Required skills:

  • Organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Data analysis and strong writing skills

Non-required, additional skills and competencies:

  • Design of PowerPoint content
  • Usage of design tools including InDesign for reports
  • Video-editing skills

How to apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and two professional/academic references to Nancy Mitchell at n.mitchell@torontomu.ca with the subject line “Research Assistant Opportunity 2025”

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to Human Resources:
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.