Student Research Assistant, College Life

Douglas College; New Westminster, Coquitlam; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in British Columbia is seeking a Student Research Assistant for the College Life project. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse groups to support research initiatives, contribute to study designs, and participate in data analysis. Ideal candidates are Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology students with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers up to 20 hours per week, located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres

Qualifications

• Must be a student in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Research methods courses are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support team meetings with note-taking.
• Conduct literature and policy reviews.
• Participate in data collection and analysis.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office 365

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Familiarity with policy analysis

Knowledge of SPSS

Research methods knowledge

Education

Psychology, Criminology or Sociology student

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

Overview

Student Research Assistant, College Life

You’re passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

College Life is an exploratory research project that examines B.C.’s evolving college system mandate and the experiences of college instructors as they navigate research agendas while employed at education-focused colleges.

Responsibilities

• team meeting support (note-taking, organization of project documents and timelines)
• literature and policy review
• contribute to design of research study and tools (including interview guide)
• contribute to ethics application
• participate in data collection, analysis, and knowledge dissemination

To be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• to be a Psychology, Criminology or Sociology student
• to be Proficient with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• to have effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• to have strong organizational skills and project-management experience
• be familiar with policy analyais, survey design and qualitative interviewing
• knowledge of SPSS and NVivo an asset
• research methods courses in social sciences an asset
• knowledge of college and community sector research an asset

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
• The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria. Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN ) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus and Coquitlam Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

• Fall 2025: September 2, 2025 – December 15, 2025
• Winter 2026: January 5, 2026 – April 24, 2026
• Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026

This position will be located in the Department of Sociology.

Posting Number 02615SA

Position Title Student Research Assistant, College Life

Anticipated Start Date 09/02/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Open Date 08/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

How to Apply
Please include the following:

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
• Domestic or International student status
• Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: (Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 or Summer 2026).

If selected for an interview, please bring one of the following:

• Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
• Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
• Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
• Douglas College Careers Site
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
• Personal Referral
• Agency Referral
• Professional Association Website
• Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
• Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
• Douglas College CareerHUB
• Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
• Other
• Glassdoor

* If you are a current or former student, please enter your student number. (Type N/A if not applicable)

• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

* If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

• Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination of the above.