CUPE - Research Assistant - John Ranellucci - Fall 2026/Winter 2027 - 260h

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Research Assistant (CUPE) position at the Main Campus. The role supports qualitative data analysis, drafting sections of the project report, and conducting literature reviews under the supervision of the assigned professor.

Work runs Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2027 for a total of 260 hours. Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate, with the exact schedule negotiated in advance.

Qualifications

• Duties include analyzing qualitative data, drafting sections of the project report, and conducting literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing qualitative data
• Drafting sections of project report
• Literature reviews

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Literature reviews

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty: Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Unit: ST_John Ranellucci

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type: Recherche / Research

Course Title: n/a

Course Code: n/a

Section: Supervisor name (if known): John Ranellucci

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/18

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/01

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Number of positions: 1

Work Start Date: October 01, 2026

Work End Date: April 02, 2027

Total Work Hours: 260

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/ou $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:

Description of Duties:

• Analyzing qualitative data
• Drafting sections of project report
• Literature reviews

Additional Information and/or Comments:

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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.

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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.

The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.