Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a research project in sustainable operations management. The position will involve designing and administering surveys and conducting semi-structured interviews with industry professionals, including purchasing managers, sustainability managers, and representatives of buying brands and supplier firms. The Research Assistant will work closely with the principal investigator throughout the study. The ideal candidate will combine research discipline with persistence and tact in external outreach. Because participant recruitment is central to the project, the successful applicant should be comfortable contacting professionals, following up respectfully, and building relationships with industry associations and firms.

Qualifications:

- Current or recent graduate student in management, sustainability, economics, sociology, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience with surveys, interviews, qualitative research is ideal.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism and confidence in communicating with managers and industry participants.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain research records.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Hourly Salary: $35.00 Hours per Week: 10 (Part time) Location: Bronfman Building Supervisor: Associate Professor Position Start Date: 2026-09-01 Position End Date:



2026-12-30 Deadline to Apply: This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.

We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

Located in one of the world’s excellent multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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📌 Research Assistant (Sustainable Management) (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal