User Research Co-op

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Listing for: Kabam

Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-20

Job specializations:

Research/Development
Research Analyst, Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist, Research Scientist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 34 CAD Hourly CAD 27.00 34.00 HOUR

In this role, you can expect to:

Assisting in data collection through interviews, usability studies, or survey analysis.

Observing participants and note-taking during sessions.

Coding video and interviews for analysis.

Gaining insights into what motivates players to play games.

Assisting in setting up and preparing research studies.

Support with recruiting participants for research studies.

Learning about new research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative.

Developing a basic understanding of game user research.

Learning about the game development process and how user research supports it.

Developing strong relationships with the research team.

Collaborating with the research team to contribute to research efforts.

To be successful in this role, your background includes:

Pursuing a Masters or PhD in a relevant field such as Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or similar programs.

Knowledge of qualitative user research and analysis methods.

Competency in quantitative user research and data analysis methods such as descriptive statistics.

Familiarity with using Excel or similar tools to generate quantitative findings.

Ability to switch between multiple projects.

Strong communication skills.

Understanding of grounded theory.

A passion for games.

Comfort with public speaking/presenting to small audiences.

Presentation design skills.

Perks of being a Kabam intern:

Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more.

$27 - $34 an hour

The typical hiring range listed above is specific to candidates located in Vancouver. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills and competencies, and you'll have room to grow after you join!
If you're interested in the position but your expectations don't fully align with the provided range, we still encourage you to apply! Considerations may be made based on your experience level.