Research Assistant I

School of Social Work CUPE, Term, Part-time, Hourly (Minimum 20 hours per Week) June 2026 to September 2026 Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration. This position will support local knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) activities for Project Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment (ACE) in the Northwestern BC region, leading to a community event in Northwestern British Columbia in mid-to-late August. This is a four-month term, with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Developing audience-centered knowledge translation products (e.g., infographics, summaries, art installments/exhibitions); Assisting with manuscript preparation and dissemination activities; Supporting planning and delivery of a community knowledge exchange forum (in mid-August); and Providing administrative and coordination support for research activities and planning meetings.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following: Post-secondary education (in progress or completed) or equivalent experience; Strong connections with immigrant and newcomer communities in Northwest BC; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks; Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; and Additional language(s) is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Salary This position has been classified at a Grade 2. The salary range for this position is $24.02 to $24.99 and the normal starting salary will be $24.02 per hour. UNBC offers excellent benefit packages, and employee training and development opportunities. For more details, please see: http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits Normal hours of work will be between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today. Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. About UNBC Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world. Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia. UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to and Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution. To Apply Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume to the system. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Northwest campus with flexible/remote options available. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities. Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications. Applications will be accepted until 4:30PM on June 30, 2026.