Research Assistant for Career Services

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sherbrooke is seeking a Research Assistant to support the development of career events for MPP students. Responsibilities include gathering data, conducting research, and providing analysis for career discussions. The role requires strong research and communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. The position is part-time, around 5 hours per week, from October 27, 2025, to April 30, 2026, offering an hourly salary of $25.00.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong research and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and comfortable engaging with professionals at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in using LinkedIn, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Capable of serving as a panel moderator when required.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and insights to support career events.
• Conduct research and provide analysis for career discussion panels.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Engagement with professionals

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

LinkedIn usage

Zoom usage

Microsoft Teams

Education

MPP student at Max Bell School of Public Policy

Job description

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The successful candidate(s) will work closely with the Career Services Manager—under the direction of the School's Director—to conduct research and develop relevant content that supports the coordination and facilitation of career panel discussions and other career services initiatives at the Max Bell School.

Main Responsibilities

• 1. Gather data and insights by engaging with stakeholders, professionals, students, and alumni to support the development of meaningful and informative career events during the program year.
• 2. Conduct research and provide analysis and statistical summaries to inform career discussion panels enabling students to proactively explore career paths in public policy.

This position offers MPP students the opportunity to strengthen their research and analytical skills, enhance their organizational and networking abilities, and contribute positively to the career development of their peers.

Qualifications Required

• · Demonstrated strong research and organizational abilities
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• · Confident and comfortable engaging with professionals at all organizational levels
• · Proficient in using LinkedIn, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• • Capable of serving as a panel moderator when required
• Applicants must be an MPP student at Max Bell School of Public Policy

The research assistant will be working approximately 5 hours a week for a total of 80 hours over the period of October 27, 2025 to April 30, 2026.

Please upload a current CV and cover letter with your application. Deadline to apply is October 23, 2025.

Hourly Salary: $25.00

Hours per Week: 5 (Part time)

Location: Sherbrooke 680

Supervisor: Student Services Officer

Position Start Date: 2025-10-03

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill University Research Employees(AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].