Research Assistant - School of Indigenous Governance

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Whitehorse is seeking a Research Assistant for the School of Indigenous Governance. The role involves supporting program development, community engagement, and research initiatives related to land guardians. The ideal candidate will have relevant education, experience in research, and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers flexible work hours and an inclusive environment with a commitment to equity and diversity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty on program development related to land guardians.
• Support project management and community engagement.
• Travel to Yukon communities as part of the role.
• Take minutes and transcribe interview data.
• Write reports and present data.

Skills

Effective communication in written and oral form

Experience with Microsoft Office

Community engagement in a First Nations context

Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines

Literature review and summarization

Basic understanding of ethics and confidentiality

Education

Relevant university or college education

Job description

Overview

Employment opportunity number 25.107

Department: Applied Science and Management

Salary: $32.68 to $38.90 hourly

Term: September 2025 to March 31, 2027

Campus: Whitehorse, Ayamdigut

Closing date: August 31, 2025

Position

Research Assistant - School of Indigenous Governance
Applied Science and Management

Wage: $32.68 to $38.90 hourly
Part-time: 56 hours bi-weekly (approximate)
Term: September 2025 to March 31, 2027
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.107

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty in the School of Indigenous Governance on program development related to land guardians.
• Support faculty and assist with project management and coordination, community engagement, minute taking, research and report writing.
• Liaise with other faculty and staff at Yukon University.
• Travel to Yukon communities as part of the role. Work hours are flexible but approximately 27.5 hours per week (based on mutual agreement between supervisor and researcher).
• Organize and attend community meetings.
• Take minutes and transcribe interview data.
• Assist faculty in data collection and analysis; conduct thematic analysis of data.
• Write reports and present data to community and academic audiences.
• Track budgets and liaise with First Nation governments and academic institutions.
• Collaborate with Indigenous Governance Chair and YukonU staff and faculty on academic processes and program development requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant university or college education with 2 years of research experience or an appropriate combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and with community engagement in a First Nations context.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing literature; minute taking and report writing.
• Basic understanding of ethics and confidentiality.

Equity, Diversity and 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, Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

How to Apply

For more information contact: Hillarie Zimmermann
[e-mail]

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Employment opportunity number 25.107
Department: Applied Science and Management
Salary: $32.68 to $38.90 hourly
Term: September 2025 to March 31, 2027
Campus: Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date: August 31, 2025

Application Submission

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Yukon University 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 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.