Research Assistant, Northern Energy Innovation

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Whitehorse is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support research activities at its YukonU Research Centre. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and research experience, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of $32.68 to $38.90 hourly, based on a full-time, term basis until March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 2 years research experience or appropriate combination of education and research work experience.
• Knowledge of research compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of research activities and experiments.
• Conduct research or laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with other researchers on projects.
• Write summaries of research results.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Relevant university or college education

Tools

Word processing software

Visual presentation software

Job description

Overview

Research Assistant, Northern Energy Innovation — YukonU Research Centre, Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus. Full-Time Term position to March 31, 2026. Salary: $32.68 to $38.90 hourly, based on 75 hours bi-weekly. Employment Opportunity Number: 25.89. Closing date: August 10, 2025.

Duties

• Assisting with the design of research activities or experiments, and/or development of new research techniques.
• Conducting research, simulation or laboratory experiments as outlined by assigned researcher.
• Leading, assisting, and collaborating with other researchers on projects within the applied research program.
• Writing plain-language summaries of research results as outlined by assigned researcher.

Qualifications

• Relevant university or college education with 2 years research experience or an appropriate combination of education and research work experience.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research compliance issues and experience in academic research activities.

Research experience

• Experience in a computerized work environment and proficiency in web-based applications, e-mail, data based, word processing and visual presentation software.
• Experience in northern scientific research, ideally related to engineering (electrical) or power systems.

Equity, diversity, inclusion

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority. Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.

Eligibility

This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.

Application

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: YukonU Research Centre (YRC), Whitehorse, AY, or refer to the contact details below. Employment opportunity number 25.89. Department YukonU Research Centre (YRC). Salary $32.68 to $38.90 hourly. Term to March 31, 2026. Campus Whitehorse, Ayamdigut. Closing date August 10, 2025.

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above. Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.