Transport First Nations Research Assistant

Morrison Hershfield; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, is seeking a Research Assistant to support research activities under the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan. This temporary position requires attention to detail and strong communication skills, with a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Candidates must identify as Yukon First Nations People and have a relevant university degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in undergraduate research or related academic work.
• Willingness to learn scholarly research methods.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and summarize research materials and data.
• Review scholarly literature and maintain bibliographies.
• Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic understanding of urban transportation

Education

University or college degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Grow with the best at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec

Join a smart, creative, and inspired team dedicated to supporting innovation. The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees across over 400 locations worldwide.

At Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, we offer flexible work arrangements to help employees balance work, home, and community responsibilities. These options include various work schedules and locations, focusing on project delivery, clients, and staff.

Research Assistantship Opportunity

This position is part of the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan under the Government of Yukon’s First Nations Procurement Policy. Reporting to the project team, the Research Assistant will support research activities through administrative and research tasks such as compiling and reviewing online information, literature, data entry, document creation in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other duties.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect, organize, and summarize research materials and data.
2. Review scholarly literature, develop notes, and maintain bibliographies.
3. Utilize online search engines and government databases to find documents.
4. Assist in obtaining and reviewing project meeting notes, transcripts, and municipal documents.
5. Summarize media coverage and texts in English.
6. Communicate findings and collaborate with team members.
7. Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Commitment to academic integrity.
• Experience in undergraduate research or related academic work.
• Willingness to learn scholarly research methods.
• Basic understanding of urban transportation, carbon emissions, and climate change impacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with diverse backgrounds.

Work Details & Benefits:

Time commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week for 4 weeks

Compensation: $25 per hour

Start date: As soon as possible, until the position is filled

Eligibility:

Must identify as Yukon First Nations People according to the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan and Government of Yukon’s First Nations Procurement Policy.

Education & Experience:

• University or college degree in a relevant field.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, including basic functions and formulas.

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Note for Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, does not pay recruitment fees unless a written agreement is in place. All candidate resumes must be submitted through our Corporate Human Resources department to qualify for consideration.