Research Assistant, Education
Competition Number: 124183 | Type: Contract |
Closing Date: July 15, 2024 |
Category: Contract |
Medicine Hat College is welcoming applications from post-secondary students for a Research Assistant for a Medicine Hat College research funded project. This is a flexible contract position from August 6, 2024 – November 30, 2024, based on the following monthly hours allotment: August – 20 hours, September – 20 hours, October – 40 hours, November – 40 hours.
A little about the role:
The research project is within Education in the Faculty of Arts, Science and Education and the Research Assistant will report to the Academic Chair, Education/Principal Researcher. The project title is “Unleashing Potential: Nurturing Growth through Bachelor of Education Alumni Networks”. This research assistant position will involve locating and creating an initial connection with the past years’ graduates of the Mount Royal University Bachelor of Education collaborative degree program at Medicine Hat College. As well, there will be some literature review gathering of scholarly articles relevant to the research project. The project research objectives will be to explore graduates’ paths, understandings and feedback, give input towards curriculum, and impact future directions for the Education Program. This position has flexible hours per month and can be done online from home or from MHC.
Details:
- The ability to utilize a variety of online platforms and problem solving capacity to locate past graduates
- A computer and internet capability (if working from home)
- Communication skills to communicate clearly and timely through emails
- The ability to accurately collect, record, and organize information received
- The ability to collect relevant scholarly articles, based on the project theme
- Being a Medicine Hat College Education student is an asset
Terms of Employment: August 6, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Hours of Work: 120 hours total
Wage Rate: $18.00 per hour
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #124183 stating why you are interested in this position and the skills you have to complement the position, along with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is July 15, 2024.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.