Research Assistant, Pedagogical Mentorship Organizational Support (PSAC-RC) - Developmental Studies *Work-Study Program*

### **NOTE:** **Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here: Work Study Program | Awards | The University of Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/work-study-program.html** **Please include confirmation of your approval to participate in the Work-Study Program with your application.** **Work-Study Project Title:** Pedagogical Mentorship Organizational Support **Competition Number:** WS11.26 **Date Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Department:** Master’s in Development Practice **Researcher:** Tamara Dionne Stout **Position Vacancies:** 1 **Salary:** $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member. **Position Overview:** The Pedagogical Mentorship Organizational Support position will provide overarching clerical and technical support for a mentorship research project (that is related to our Advanced Leadership Developmental Studies course). The project supports work occurring at the UWSA daycare and the lead faculty supervisor to the project (Dunnington). **Duties:** * The selected candidate will be support the sorting, classify and coding of research materials related to the project. No identifying or sensitive information is included in the work. * They would be expected to assist one senior research assistant assigned to the project. * Some participation at events at the UWSA daycare are necessary. **Qualifications** * A broad understanding of sorting and coding strategies - both digital and hard copy. * It helps to enjoy children and families, and an up to date background/vulnerable sector check is preferred. * CPR certification is an asset. * ECE classification (CCA or II) would we considered an additional asset. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. * ***Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program***. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria: + Currently an undergraduate or graduate\* student (PACE students are currently ineligible); + Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services); + Completed at least 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent); + Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; + Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)\*\*; and + A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit. * *Graduate students in a joint program may only be eligible if currently registered at UW or w