Research Assistant

Langara College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program for eligible shows

Tuition waivers for courses at Langara

Employer paid defined benefit pension

Wellness classes and campus engagement

Job summary

Langara College in Vancouver, BC, invites applications for a Research Assistant (Temporary – 2026/11/02 to 2027/12/31). Reporting to the Manager and under the project direction of a research supervisor, you will support applied research projects, perform data collection, analyses, and prepare reports and presentations.

The role involves using instrumentation and software, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining equipment, and contributing to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of minimum two (2) years of post-secondary studies related to the field of inquiry.
• Minimum one (1) years’ related research or lab assistance experience.
• Sound experience performing laboratory analysis and utilizing research software/analysis tool in field of inquiry.
• Experience preparing written reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis/develop software/conduct interviews as directed by the Research Supervisor and/or Research Associate.
• Accurately and consistently records and analyzes results or transcriptions and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of written reports, academic papers, and conference or community presentations.
• Analyzes experimental data/software performance/survey results.
• Communicates results in written and oral reports.
• Performs literature searches and summarizes results.
• Contributes to the information for control and back up.
• Maintains the working environment including anticipating and ordering supplies.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on advanced equipment/software/survey tools.
• Train and assist students with performing data gathering activities as directed by supervisor or other research team members.
• Maintain and evaluate work environment safety
• Performs other related project duties as assigned.

Skills

Interview skills

Lab skills

Programming skills

Written communication

Education

Two years post-secondary studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Interested in a career at Langara College? Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada. Current employee? Apply through Careers in your Workday account.

Job Information

• Job Title: Research Assistant
• Employee Group: CUPE
• Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Start Date: Monday, November 2 2026
• End Date (if applicable): Friday, December 31 2027

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager and under the project direction of a research supervisor, the Research Assistant takes specific responsibilities, provides support and contributes to research programs and/or projects. The focus of the position is applied research work related to a specific project, and/or performing specific tasks within a research program and/or project initiative. This may include working with single or multiple stakeholders, single or several project deliverables, and the use of instrumentation and/or software.

Duties & Responsibilities

While the Research Assistant contributes to the research project in many ways, typical responsibilities may include the following:

• Performs analysis/develop software/conduct interviews as directed by the Research Supervisor and/or Research Associate.
• Accurately and consistently records and analyzes results or transcriptions and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of written reports, academic papers, and conference or community presentations.
• Analyzes experimental data/software performance/survey results.
• Communicates results in written and oral reports.
• Performs literature searches and summarizes results.
• Contributes to the information for control and back up.
• Maintains the working environment including anticipating and ordering supplies.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on advanced equipment/software/survey tools.
• Train and assist students with performing data gathering activities as directed by supervisor or other research team members.
• Maintain and evaluate work environment safety
• Performs other related project duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Education & Experience: Completion of minimum two (2) years of post-secondary studies related to the field of inquiry.
• Minimum one (1) years’ related research or lab assistance experience.
• Sound experience performing laboratory analysis and utilizing research software/analysis tool in field of inquiry.
• Experience preparing written reports.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic skills related to the field of inquiry (e.g. interview skills, lab skills, programming skills).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the College community including faculty researcher, staff, and students and provide leadership in information gathering and analysis.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of multiple short and long-term concurrent projects with minimal supervision and high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• General knowledge of the requirements to adhere to regulatory and College policies regarding access to, use of, and release of confidential information.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Aptitude to learn new processes or instrument use.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency using computer applications such as MS Office applications, email and web browsers, and various related lab tools and software.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will play a key role in community outreach and engagement initiatives, actively connecting with local service providers such as shelters to support the implementation and data collection for the Plumbline project.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

• Salary Range: $30.74 - $35.10 per hour
• Pay Grade: CUPE Paygrade 21
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35
• Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
• Compressed Workweek (Fortnight): No
• Closing Date: Thursday, October 29 2026

People and Culture

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders.

Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Background

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce. Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada, Langara College started in 1965 as part of Vancouver Community College and in 1970, it opened its West 49th Avenue campus. On April 1, 1994, Langara College was established as an independent public college under the Provincial College and Institute Act. The College is also known as house of teachings, a name given to us by the Musqueam First Nation, on whose unceded traditional territory we are located. Today, Langara is one of BC's leading undergraduate institutions providing University Studies, Career Studies, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 21,000 students annually.

Join Our Team

Langara offers a team-based, collaborative, and collegial work environment with opportunities for continued professional development. We invite you to visit our website for more information about us and to view our current career opportunities. We are committed to creative a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates who will contribute to this diversity.