Student Research Assistant

Job Title Student Research Assistant Career Level Student Education Some College Category Research and Innovation Job Type Other-Temporary Appointment (920)

Job Description

• True North As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. The Role: The successful candidate for this position will contribute to research and innovation at NWP while developing hands-on research experience. Responsibilities include:
• Completing required training in Research Ethics and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in research.
• Contributing to research projects as determined by faculty and the Office of Applied Research and Innovation (this may include conducting literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, writing reports).
• Other research duties as determined by faculty.

What We Offer

• Student Research Assistants will work fewer than 10 hours per week, with a cap on the project hours for a total of 50 or 100 hours, depending on the project. The appointment will end on March 13, 2027 Job Requirements
• Must be enrolled full time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at NWP.
• Must have completed at least one research methods course.
• Must have a competitive GPA.

How To Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca. Thank you for applying to Northwestern Polytechnic! Appointment Date From: 7/1/2026 Appointment Date To: 3/13/2027 Salary Grade $0.00 - $0.00 Organizational Unit Northwestern Polytechnic -> School of Applied Research and Innovation -> Office of Research & Innovation Location Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)