Research Assistant, Youth Participatory Research in Criminal Justice

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member. Position Overview: The RA will be responsible for data entry of project data into SPSS and will also be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks related to the larger research project.

Duties

Assist with the production of a research report. Perform detailed review and editing of research project outputs. Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.

Qualifications

2+ years experience conducting detailed review and editing of research documents, including government documents. Knowledge of database rules and SPSS. 2+ years experience in a data entry position. 2+ years experience working with young people in a program setting. Training in ethics, safety, and/or crisis intervention and support. Condition(s) of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The period of work will be from May 11, 2026 - October 30, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be 20-100 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 .