Student Research Assistant; REIT Program

Student Research Assistant (REIT Program) The Opportunity

The Research & Innovation Team at Keyano College is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support the research project Student Research Assistant for research project:
Promoting Refugee Self-Reliance in Canada: A Preparatory Study Towards Developing the Refugee Empowerment and Independence Training Program (REITP). The Student Research Assistant will provide assistance with research-related and administrative tasks to the research project’s principal investigator, Dr. Reza Ashouri-Talooki. The Student Research Assistant(s) will report to the Research Chair for Northern Community Sustainability.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry and the Wood Buffalo community's personal enrichment and cultural needs. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from various backgrounds because it strengthens our employee community.

• Must be a current Keyano College student.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A drive to learn and engage in broad research-related tasks.
• Previous work experience in research-related fields is an asset.
• Previous experience with and knowledge of the first responder field is an asset.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as SSPS is an asset.
• TCPS2: CORE certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation and analysis is an asset.

CUPE Student Rate: IS1 $ 20.43/hour; maximum 10 hours per week

Application Instruction:
Please combine your resume and cover letter in one single PDF file when applying.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.