Research Assistant, A Pilot Project on Educational Assistants Engagement in Inclusive Schools - PSAC-RC

Competition Number: RC155.26 Date Posted: November 3, 2026 Department: Education Researcher: Dr. Kishi Anderson Leachman Position Vacancies: 2 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:

This position entails working with the researcher to collect, and analyze data related to the project. The research assistant will work primarily remotely, but will be asked to assist the researcher in the field when necessary.

Duties:

- Prepare materials for research.
- Monitor and document research status and findings.
- Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations.
- Prepare literature reviews.
- Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in the acquisition of research materials and supplies.
- Perform data/word processing, routine computations, and record keeping.
- Perform routine clerical and administrative duties to support research activities.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

- One Undergraduate, and one Graduate student with research experience.
- Ability to use data collection and analysis software such as Qualtrics, SPSS and other transcription software.
- Graphic Design skills.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.

Condition(s) of Employment:





- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from Nov 16, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027and the estimated total hours of work will be 40-60 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.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty advantages and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process.

Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or [email protected].

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