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Job Title:

Junior Research Assistant, Applied Research Centre

Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:

Casual

Start Date:

Monday, September 14 2026

End Date (if applicable):

Job Summary:

Reporting to the faculty-researcher, the Junior Research Assistant provides support to facilitate the successful execution of research projects, as outlined in section C below.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the faculty-researcher, typical responsibilities may include the following:

• Performs routine data gathering activities as directed by research supervisor or other research team members.
• Accurately and consistently records results or transcriptions and procedures.
• Provides assistance to the research team, for example, records notes, describes observations, supplies reminders.
• Collects experimental data/software performance
• Compiles data for reports and presentations
• Gathers literature or other resources as directed by supervisor
• Conveys information about the working environment including when supplies are running low.
• Operates advanced scientific equipment/software/survey tools with direction.
• Offer students assistance with performing data gathering activities as directed by supervisor or other research team members.
• Maintain safe work environment
• Performs other related project duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

• Completion of minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary studies related to the field of inquiry
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• General research skills related to the field of inquiry, for example, the ability to describe, copy, label, or list the results of research.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to ensure timelines are met
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and meet work performance set by the college
• Proficiency using computer applications such as MS Office applications, email and web browsers

Additional Info:

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$25.79 - $28.85 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 15

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

No

Closing Date:

Thursday, September 10 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contactour recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in theCUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.In addition, those shortlisted withinternational credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.