Alternative Municipal Budget Research Assistant

Alternative Municipal Budget Research Assistant

SUMMARY: The CCPA Manitoba Office Research Assistant will support the research, editing, and writing process for the 2026 Winnipeg Alternative Municipal Budget. 

REPORTS TO: Senior Researcher (Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management of the Alternative Municipal Budget. 


• Background research for chapter authors and writing 1 - 2 chapters. 


• Support community engagement and knowledge mobilization. 
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Research

• University training in the social sciences (senior undergraduate or graduate). 


• 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. 


• Experience with community-based research methods is considered an asset. 

Interpersonal

• Non-judgmental and respectful


• Great verbal communicator and listener


• Responsible and reliable


• Good attention to detail


• Basic understanding of conflict resolution procedures 

WORKPLACE: The position is based at the CCPA Manitoba office, located at 583 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg. This space is wheelchair accessible. Some hybrid work is possible, but not guaranteed.

ELIGIBILITY: We seek a Master's Student in social sciences or economics. The position starts in September 2025 and ends in May 2026. 

$27 / hour for a total of 300 hours over eight months (September - May). This is approximately 10 hours/week. 

CCPA seeks employment equity. If you identify as First Nations, Métis, Indigenous, racialized, and/ or a person with a disability, you are encouraged to indicate this in your cover letter. Preference is given to inner-city residents.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to ccpa.bamboohr.com/careers by September 15, 2025, using the title “AMB Research Assistant”