CUPE - Fall 2026 - Research Assistant - D.Wiseman

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Research Assistant (CUPE) to support a project on data transparency and access to justice in Ontario. The role involves legal research, writing, and editing of materials related to tenants and the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.

The successful candidate will identify data sources, gather and analyze information, and contribute to a comprehensive report supporting housing justice initiatives.

Qualifications

• Law student who has completed at least first year with demonstrated strength in research and writing.
• Interest in access to justice issues and data-driven projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, writing and editing in support of a data transparency project.
• Identify potential data sources relating to tenants and the LTB, and other related issues.
• Gather and analyze data/information to support project conclusions.

Skills

Legal research

Academic writing

Data gathering

Data analysis

Education

1L Law student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law Section

Unit: Common Law _ST

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type: Recherche / Research

Course Title: N/A

Course Code: N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/23

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/08

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: N/A

Work Start Date: octobre 14, 2026

Work End Date: décembre 22, 2026

Total Work Hours: 100

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

• Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
• These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery: N/A

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

This position involves legal research, writing and editing in support of a project on data transparency and access to justice for tenants in Ontario. Key aspects of the project include identifying potential sources of data/information relating to representation of tenants at the Ontario Landlord and tenant Board, and other issues relating to the operation of the Residential Tenancies Act and the LTB, and then gathering and analyzing that data/information.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED : Law student who has completed at least first year with demonstrated strength in research and writing;
• PREFERRED: Demonstrated interest in access to justice issues in general and in the particular research project specified in this posting; Experience with data gathering and processing; and, Experience with access to information requests;

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement;

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.