Undergraduate Research Assistant - Environmental Education

Nipissing University; North Bay; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Nipissing University in North Bay invites applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Environmental Education. This on-campus student position supports a project on climate change education and teachers’ roles as environmental educators.

The appointment runs through April 2027 with a November 1 start and November–April program alignment. The role includes data collection, materials prep, data management, transcription support, and coordinating interviews and reflections.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Nipissing University student.
• Experience related to climate change, environmental, sustainability, or outdoor education would be assets but are not required.
• An interest in climate justice or sustainability with strong organizational and communication skills is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with participants and schedule data collection.
• Prepare materials for research activities.
• Organize and securely manage research data.
• Support transcription and data preparation.
• Help coordinate group dialogues, interviews, and arts-based reflections on environmental education.
• May assist with qualitative coding and analysis.

Job description

Employment Posting: Undergraduate Research Assistant - Environmental Education

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Position Posted:

6 days ago

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant - Environmental Education

Closing Date: Open until filled

Employment Dates: November 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027

Hours of Work: 5-10 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $17.95/hour plus vacation pay in accordance with the ESA

Job Description:

The Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) will support Dr. Emily Sprowls with a project exploring students’ experiences with climate change education and how teacher candidates understand their roles as environmental educators. This is a temporary position for the remainder of the academic year through April 2027.

Duties Include:

• Communicating with participants and scheduling data collection
• Preparing materials for research activities
• Organizing and securely managing research data
• Supporting transcription and data preparation.
• Help coordinate group dialogues, individual interviews, and arts-based reflections designed to understand participants’ experiences and perspectives as environmental educators.
• May assist with qualitative coding and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current Nipissing University student
• Prior coursework related to climate change, or experience in environmental, sustainability, or outdoor education would be assets but are not required.
• An interest in climate justice or sustainability, along with strong organizational and communication skills, is particularly welcome.

*This position is subject to budgetary approval*

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities. Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus. Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

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