Student Research Assistant

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Job Description

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036.

Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca.

The Research and Innovation department is currently recruiting 3 student Research Assistant positions.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team, the Student Research Assistant supports a grant-funded NSERC College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) research project examining the experiences of Black African immigrants with entrepreneurship education and training programs in Alberta. The position contributes to community engagement, participant recruitment, qualitative data collection, data management, and knowledge mobilization activities. This role provides students with practical experience in applied research while working collaboratively with community organizations, entrepreneurs, educators, and other stakeholders across Alberta. The successful candidate will perform non-bargaining unit work as part of a student employment program designed to provide meaningful work-integrated learning and research experience. The successful candidate must be a registered Bow Valley College student.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Research Manager and working with members of the Chiu School of Business, including the project research advisor, the Student Research Assistant will be involved in:

Community Engagement and Participant Recruitment

• Support outreach and participant recruitment activities for the research project.
• Build positive relationships with community organizations, entrepreneurs, and project participants.
• Represent the project at community events, information sessions, and networking activities.
• Coordinate participant communications, scheduling, and follow-up activities.

Research Data Collection and Management

• Assist with interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative data collection activities.
• Review and prepare transcripts and research materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Organize and maintain research data in accordance with ethics, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
• Support the management of project records, documentation, and digital files.

Research Analysis and Knowledge Mobilization

• Assist with qualitative data coding and preliminary analysis under supervision.
• Prepare research summaries, meeting notes, and background materials.
• Support the development of presentations, reports, and knowledge mobilization resources.
• Contribute to sharing project findings with community and academic audiences.

Team Collaboration and Professional Development

• Participate in regular meetings with the research team.
• Complete required research ethics and project-related training.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and community partners.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural and community backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with research ethics and privacy requirements.
• Preferred Skills
• Fluency in both English and French, including the ability to communicate professionally with French-speaking participants and community organizations (required for at least one successful candidate).
• Experience volunteering, working, or engaging with newcomer, multicultural, or community-serving organizations.
• Familiarity with research methods, interviews, focus groups, or qualitative data analysis software

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Communication skills: written, spoken.
• Presentation skills: design and presentation on Powerpoint
• Enrolled in a diploma or post-diploma certificate program at Bow Valley College and in good academic standing
• Project Management skills: strong ability to organize workflow of the project
• Adaptability: ability to adjust to changing timelines and priorities
• Teamwork: ability to work with and communicate with a diverse team
• To be considered, the candidate must be a registered student at Bow Valley College.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research skills and experience, including knowledge of research ethics would be an asset.

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

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Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.