Part-Time Policy Research Assistant, Canada–US Relations

McGill University; Montreal; Vor Ort; CAD 37.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy seeks a Research Assistant to support the Second Century Commission, a binational Canada–US initiative. The RA will organize meetings, assist in producing research papers, manage citations, and help develop a Youth Assembly, with a start in November 2026 and end in July 2027, working 2–4 hours weekly at $32.15/hour in Montreal.

This position offers exposure to high-level policy work and requires strong English writing and research skills;

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical research and writing in English; French is an asset.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to track deliverables.
• Interest in Canada-US relations and major policy areas.
• Familiar with academic databases and citation management.
• Ability to conduct research using diverse sources and tools.

Aufgaben

• Organize regular meetings of the Commission and take notes.
• Lead logistics for the Montreal in-person meeting (Spring 2027).
• Support management of research papers, citations, and editing to a style guide.
• Maintain a monthly list of reading materials for the Commissioners.
• Conduct research to support Commissioners for public outputs.
• Help develop a Youth Assembly affiliated with the Commission.

Kenntnisse

Analytical writing

Research skills

Organization

French helpful

Independent work

Tools

Academic databases

Citation management

AI-assisted research tools

Jobbeschreibung

McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy seeks a Research Assistant to support the Second Century Commission, a binational Canada–US initiative. The RA will organize meetings, assist in producing research papers, manage citations, and help develop a Youth Assembly, with a start in November 2026 and end in July 2027, working 2–4 hours weekly at $32.15/hour in Montreal.

This position offers exposure to high-level policy work and requires strong English writing and research skills;