Research Assistant, Caring as a Transformative Justice Practice - PSAC-RC

Competition Number: RC152.26
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Department: Criminal Justice
Researcher: Dr. Amelia Curran
Position Vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

Position Overview:

Hiring a research assistant for work on a project looking into "care" practices at social services agencies that work with people involved in the criminal justice system.

Duties:

- Development of a literature review on practices of care in social service agencies and Indigenous practices of care.

Qualifications:

- BA in criminal justice, or upper-level criminal justice courses completed.
- Familiarity with community-based research, experience conducting literature reviews, experience using library databases.

Condition(s) of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from Nov 04, 2026 - Oct 15, 2027 and the estimated total hours of work will be 150-250 hours.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted remotely.





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