Research Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

SUMMARY

The CCPA Manitoba Office Research Assistant will support the research of the Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues and the CCPA Manitoba Director. The position is supervised by the Senior Researcher (Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues).

ELIGIBILITY

This position is partly funded by the federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Accordingly, applicants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;


• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,


• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  

International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembling indicators on the not-for-profit sector in Manitoba.


• Research on food prices in Manitoba.


• Ongoing support for research on income inequality and labour issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Research:

• University student in the social sciences and economics.


• Strong quantitative research and writing skills.


• Dedication to research and advocacy toward social and economic justice.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Good at troubleshooting and asking for assistance or support when necessary.


• Able to use MS Excel at a high level.
  


• Familiar with Canadian data sources, particularly Statistics Canada.

Interpersonal:

• Non-judgmental and respectful.


• Great verbal communicator and listener.


• Dedication to maintaining the confidentiality and anonymity of participants.


• Responsible and reliable.


• Good attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a full-time (35 hours per week) summer position to be worked between May 15 and August 31, 2025.


• The position works from the CCPA Manitoba office at 583 Ellice. This space is wheelchair accessible.


• Some hybrid work is possible, but not guaranteed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Please submit:
  
  
  
  • a resume/CV;
  
  
  • cover letter; and,
  
  
  • short writing sample (750 words, max.; may be an excerpt)
  
  
  
  


• Applications due by Monday, April 28, 9:00 AM (CT).


• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


• At the interview stage, successful applicants will receive a detailed job description.


• CCPA is committed to employment equity. If you identify as First Nations, Métis, Indigenous, racialized, and/ or a person with a disability, you are encouraged (but not required) to indicate this in your cover letter.

Thank you to all who apply.