About the Role We are seeking a graduate (Masters or Doctoral) student to serve as the local PAR Research Lead.

The successful candidate will coordinate and facilitate the PAR process within their jurisdiction and work closely with local project partners, youth participants, and the national research team.

The project will run over approximately 14 weeks, with weekly participant sessions, preparation time, participant follow-up, and project coordination activities.

This is a flexible Research Assistant position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

Responsibilities Participate in PAR and Photovoice training provided by the national team.

Assist with participant recruitment and retention.

Facilitate weekly PAR/Photovoice sessions with youth co-researchers.

Foster a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and youth-centred setting.

Support youth participants in photography, reflection, discussion, and collaborative analysis activities.

Maintain project documentation and field notes.

Coordinate participant honoraria and project logistics.





Work collaboratively with youth co-researchers to identify themes, findings, and recommendations.

Support the development of a community presentation, exhibit, or other knowledge mobilization activity.

Participate in meetings with the national YTS team and Dr.

Melanie Doucet.

Qualifications Preferred: Current Master's or PhD student in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Public Health, Community Development, or a related field.

Experience working with youth and/or young adults.

Experience facilitating groups, workshops, or community engagement activities.

Familiarity with qualitative research methods.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger research team.

Assets: Experience with Participatory Action Research (PAR), Photovoice, community-based research, or arts-based methodologies.

Experience working with youth involved in child welfare systems, homelessness services, or related community sectors.

Lived or living experience relevant to the project is welcomed and valued.

📌 Research Assistant 3, Youth Transitions Study (Graduate Lead / PAR & Photovoice) (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary