Junior Research Assistant, Applied Research Centre

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Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

Job Title
Junior Research Assistant, Applied Research Centre

Employee Group
CUPE

Employee Type
Casual

Start Date
Monday, September 14 2026

Job Summary
Reporting to the faculty-researcher, the Junior Research Assistant provides support to facilitate the successful execution of research projects, as outlined in section C below.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs routine data gathering activities as directed by research supervisor or other research team members.

Accurately and consistently records results or transcriptions and procedures.

Provides assistance to the research team, for example, records notes, describes observations, supplies reminders.

Collects experimental data/software performance

Compiles data for reports and presentations

Gathers literature or other resources as directed by supervisor

Conveys information about the working environment including when supplies are running low.

Operates advanced scientific equipment/software/survey tools with direction.

Offer students assistance with performing data gathering activities as directed by supervisor or other research team members.

Maintain safe work environment

Performs other related project duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required
Education & Experience

Completion of minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary studies related to the field of inquiry

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

General research skills related to the field of inquiry, for example, the ability to describe, copy, label, or list the results of research.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently

Ability to prioritize and schedule work to ensure timelines are met

Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and meet work performance set by the college

Proficiency using computer applications such as MS Office applications, email and web browsers

Why Join Langara
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual

We Offer The Following Benefits

Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

Course/program tuition reimbursements

Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range
$25.79 - $28.85 per hour

Pay Grade
CUPE Paygrade 15

Scheduled Weekly Hours
0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight)
No

Closing Date
Monday, September 28 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders.

Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with…