Senior Research Assistant, Canada Research Chair

• Senior Research Assistants are normally graduate students, or University of Winnipeg undergraduate students, employed to assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects in their area of study.
• The positions may oversee Research Assistants in areas such as the use of proper techniques, analysis, and documentation.
• Senior Research Assistants work under the general supervision or direction of more senior researchers or faculty members, and are expected to exercise judgment in prioritizing, planning and organizing their own work within defined parameters.
• Position Overview: Position involves primary and secondary research, analysis, writing and presentation, grant administration and overview, communication with other researchers, planning and undertaking meetings, working with staff and systems at the University of Winnipeg.
• Candidates must live in or close to Winnipeg as the job involves in-person work in Winnipeg.

Duties

Conduct oral histories. Transcribe, index, and summarize oral histories for archival deposit. Prepare literature reviews. Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation. Perform data/word processing, routine computations, and record keeping. Perform routine clerical and administrative duties to support research activities. Assist in preparing articles, publications, reports and presentations. Monitor project budget and make approved purchases on request. Assist in seeking publication opportunities for the research team. Maintain communications and outreach to research partners and sponsors. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Masters Student or higher preferred Undergraduate Degree required in History, Indigenous Studies, or related field; Successful completion of at least two courses that focus on Indigenous Studies or Indigenous History or related field; Experience working independently on research projects; Previous oral history experience is preferred. Familiarity with digital audio recorders or willing to learn. Familiarity with Whisper Transcription or willing to learn. Familiarity with SharePoint or willing to learn. Ability to communicate and work well with the public. Confidence in organizing large events with guest speakers. Familiar with oral history techniques and technology, or willing to learn. Ability to read cursive handwriting. Condition(s) of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The period of work will be from June 5, 2026 - May 19, 2028 , and the estimated total hours of work will be 0-700 hours .

Note

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

Note

The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person. The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application. The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca . The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca .