Job Title Project Assistant 2, Plan Zed
Job Type
Flexible Union MRSA Salary Grade Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade) SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13) Hybrid Work This position is eligible Position End Date 12/18/2026 Location MRU Main Campus
- Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary) About This Position
About the Role
The Plan Zed Project Assistant position provides a student with hands-on experience in research, community engagement and facilitation while supporting the Project Co-Leads. Plan Zed is an engagement project hosted by the Institute for Community Prosperity at MRU, in collaboration with Calgary Foundation. The project engages with Calgary Gen Z (aged 18-29) to explore the relationships and challenges between young adults and community involvement, giving, and nonprofit work. the Student Project Assistant will largely support interview and note transcription, focus groups and light data analysis. Working with the Institute for Community Prosperity, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to ten (10) hours per week. Please note this position is for a current MRU student. Responsibilities Research
• Transcribe and anonymize interviews from recordings.
• Work alongside Project Co-leads to analyze data for recurring themes. Engagement
• Event support – Attend focus groups and take meeting notes, take photos of workshops and meeting materials, transcribe written materials, and other event support tasks as required.
• Assist in participant recruitment and event promotion (e.g. hanging posters, sharing survey postcards,
assist in hosting booths – both on and off campus) Qualifications
• 12
- 18 months of related experience.
• Experience with transcription is an asset.
• Experience in data analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience working in post-secondary, the non profit sector, or with young adults will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and practice in equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation will be considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (includes note taking and event support) are essential for success in this role.
• Robust interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills required.
• Proficiency in G-Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.)
• Ability to be agile to meet project needs as they evolve and willingness to work in uncertainty.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with sharing creative thoughts and ideas to enhance project goals.
Salary:
$21.87
- $27.61 per hour Closing Date: October 29, 2026 A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens,
permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify
[email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request. About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
📌 Project Assistant 2, Plan Zed (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary