RA II – Research Assistant Francophone Studies & Languages

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon University invites applications for RA II – Research Assistant in Francophone Studies & Languages. The position runs from October 15, 2026 to August 31, 2027, with a wage of 18.41 per hour and a 44‑hour work week.

The successful candidate will read French materials, manage bibliographies and datasets, and prepare literature reviews. The role requires independence, strong organizational skills, and comfort working with bilingual sources.

Qualifications

• Read French academic materials and manage bilingual sources.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and expand bibliographies
• Compile datasets organized by categories
• Gather and enter data
• Produce annotated literature reviews
• Document research progress
• Support data management tasks

Skills

French reading

Bilingual sources

Organization

Literature reviews

Digital tools

Independent work

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

File management

Job description

RA II – Research Assistant Francophone Studies & Languages

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on October 2, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Francophone Studies & Languages, Faculty of Arts
Wage or Salary: 18.41/hour
Number of Hours to Work: 44 hours
Start Date: October 15, 2026
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: August 31, 2027
Course title and number (if applicable): NA
Date Issued: September 21, 2026

Qualifications/Experience

• Skillset:


• Comfort reading academic materials in French and working with bilingual research sources


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly for managing bibliographies, datasets, and research documentation


• Ability to conduct basic academic research, including locating and evaluating scholarly sources


• Ability to synthesize scholarly sources and contribute to short literature reviews


• Proficiency with basic digital tools (word processing, spreadsheets, and file management)


• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow research instructions

Key Duties

• To assemble and expand bibliographies


• To compile datasets organized by different relevant categories


• To gather and enter data


• To produce annotated literature reviews


• To document research progress


• To complete routine computations, word processing, and printing and filing tasks to support consistent data management


• To perform other relevant duties assigned.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [e-mail]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

Human Resources

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