Posting Reason:

New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:

Main CampusSession:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automneFaculty:

Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:

École d'études sociologiques et anthropologiques_Vincent Mirza_JMJob Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:

Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:

N/ACourse Code:

N/ASection:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/14Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/28Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:

1Expected Enrolment:

N/AWork Start Date:

September 01, 2026Work End Date:

December 22, 2026Total Work Hours:

224Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026)The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English, Français | FrenchRequirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Work:

Under the supervision of the centre's director, the Research Coordinator manages the centre's research activities and ensures they run smoothly. The position serves as a liaison between researchers, partners, students, funding agencies, and the University's administrative services, and ensures the consistency, quality, and timely completion of all projects. The position also contributes to the centre's strategic development and outreachMain responsibilities include:

- Coordinating research projects: planning, organizing, and monitoring the centre's various projects, ensuring that objectives, budgets, and deadlines are met. Coordinating activities involving multiple partners, institutions, and research teams.

Support for grant applications: assisting researchers in preparing, drafting,



and submitting funding applications, including coordinating major grant applications involving multiple partners and institutions.

Administrative and financial management: Monitor project budgets; prepare progress reports and financial statements required by funding agencies. Coordinate the centre's day-to-day administrative operations and implement processes that promote effective, compliant, and effective management of activities.

Liaison and Communication: Maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners; organize meetings, scientific events, and knowledge-sharing activities. Ensure that the centre’s website, digital platforms, and communication tools are kept up to date, in accordance with institutional standards, accessibility requirements, and applicable policies.

Team Support: Assist the director in planning and implementing the centre's strategic priorities; provide recommendations regarding the centre's activities, partnerships, communications, and development. Mentor and support research staff and students and contribute to a collaborative and productive work environment.

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Prepare various documents (reports, minutes, presentations) and ensure that the centre's monitoring tools are kept up to date. Also manage documentation and ensure that administrative and research files comply with institutional and funding agency requirements.

Qualifications: The position requires at least three years of experience in coordination within a research centre or a comparable setting, providing the candidate with a solid understanding of the realities of research project management and university administration.

The candidate must be fully bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written, to interact effectively with all partners and draft documents in both languages.

The candidate must have experience in administrative and budgetary management, organizing scientific events, and coordinating activities involving multiple internal and external partners.





The position also requires hands-on experience in developing and preparing major grant proposals, including coordinating the multiple components, timelines, and collaborators required for such large-scale applications.

Finally, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential. A very good knowledge of Workday and university administration is required

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require.

We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes.

Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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