Research Assistant

Job Description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation Research AssistantThe Research Assistant will be responsible for helping plan and document consultation, partnership building, evaluation and dissemination activities related to the activities of the Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation.This IncludesPlanning meetings (arranging travel & expense claims, drafting and distributing agendas, minutes & relevant documents) Tracking FNCFSI activities and projects, drafting activity and project descriptions and posting these materials on the FNCFCS website.The position requires strong organizational and writing skills and demonstrated experience in:Organizing meetings with multiple social service stakeholders Working with First Nations organizations Understanding the structure of child and family service organizations Website editingHourly Salary$45.68Hours Per Week20 (Part time)Location:Sherbrooke 550SupervisorProfessorPosition Start Date2023-12-11Position End Date2026-08-30Deadline To Apply2024-01-31This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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