Research Assistant, Research Support Coordinator (PSAC-RC) - Education *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:** Research Support Coordinator **Competition Number:** WS05.26 **Date Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Department:** Education **Researcher:** Dr. Jake Bergen **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 Research Support Coordinator will provide research support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ teacher candidate mentorship research team during the Fall and Winter semesters. **Duties:** * Perform academic and grey literature reviews * Synthesize research for a public and academic audiences * Draft a diverse range of communication projects, including knowledge mobilization pieces such as academic articles, news releases, and writing text/script for videos * This position will also be involved in team meetings, decision-making, and project management as required. Most work can be completed remotely, with some on-campus team meetings required. **Qualifications** * Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, library and research database boolean searches. * Familiarity with literature reviews and environmental scans. * Ability to write for diverse audiences, including academic, education, and public. * Ability to conceptualize narratives that apply research findings. * Ability to work independently or as part of a team. **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 whose thesis advisor is a UW Faculty member.*