Research Assistant, German-Canadian Studies Bibliography Update

Competition Number: RC90.26

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Type: Term

Date Posted: 06/18/2026

Closing Date: 06/24/2026

Salary: $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

The Research Assistant supports the supervisor in updating the bibliographical resources of the Chair in German-Canadian Studies, to further its goals of building a German-Canadian archive and fostering knowledge through its open access initiative. The RA is responsible for adding bibliographical and reference details for both digital and physical sources to a Zotero library.

• The RA will be trained in Zotero, a bibliographical software, and in formatting bibliographical details in Chicago style.
• The RA will integrate bibliographical details from physical and digital sources into Zotero, either according to an existing organizational structure or by creating new entries.

• A background in history or related disciplines, strong research and computer skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Close attention to correct spelling.
• Some familiarity with referencing and formatting in Chicago Style an asset.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from June 25, 2026 - September 4, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be 0-50 hours
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This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

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The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

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