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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday November 18th 11:59PM

Academic department: School of Architecture

Appointment Dates: Start: Nov 30 2026 End: Mar 30 2027

Total Hours: Up to 8 hours per week for a total of 108 hours

Location: Cambridge Ontario

Mode of delivery: In-Person & Hybrid

Total Appointments available 1

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

Candidate

Description of Qualifications

We are seeking a student with a strong interest in climate change and education/pedagogy with proven research communication and writing skills. Practical and theoretical experience in climate change adaptation higher education pedagogy professional development capacity building and interdisciplinarity are highly desired. Applicants should have demonstrated:

Excellent research skills for literature reviews case study research pedagogical activity research.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for writing reports and presenting material.
Solid interpersonal skills and be able to work in collaboration with team members and research partners maintaining open communication and transparency.
Be able to work independently on assigned tasks.




Flexibility in handling evolving project requirements and the ability to adapt to changing research needs.

Course Specific Requirements

Candidate

Compensation: $49.14 / hour plus 4% vacation pay (GRA Masters)

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Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research learning teaching and community building and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including applicants who identify as First Nations Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) Black racialized a person with a disability women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

📌 Graduate Research Assistant ( student) – Accelerating Climate Education in Architecture (Ontario)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 Ontario