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Public Policy Research and Program Evaluation – Research Assistant
CLOSING DATE: February 12, 2026 (23:59 Eastern Standard Time)
Job purpose:
A Research Assistant’s role is primarily to assist Project Managers in completing projects and internal tasks, acting as a resource when needed.
Duties and responsibilities:
In general, a Research Assistant is responsible for the following tasks:
Schedule interviews.
Research Assistants schedule interviews for project teams, and update databases with information when scheduling interviews. They are also responsible for corresponding with interviewees regarding scheduling and entering interviews into PRA staff’s Outlook calendar.
Assist with writing proposals.
Research Assistants help with writing proposals, including writing background sections about the client and/or scope of work, creating project experience tables, updating résumés, putting together tables of relevant information, or other tasks, such as proposal triage.
Transcribe focus groups or interviews.
Research Assistants transcribe focus groups or interviews as needed.
Assist with project-related tasks
. A Research Assistant assist with project related tasks, including (but not limited to) document reviews, literature searches, verifying accuracy of reporting, and tables and charts.
Assist in writing reports.
The Research Assistant may assist, as needed, in writing reports, which may include (but not limited to) entering or updating numbers in a report, creating charts and/or tables, and/or writing.
Conduct virtual and on-site research.
Research Assistants may be required to conduct virtual and on-site research, including note taking/transcription, hosting, interviewing, mystery shopping, and other project related tasks.
Assist with office administration.
As needed, Research Assistants may be asked to support the Office Manager with various tasks related to office administration.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position include the following:
Education.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
Language.
Fluency in English and in French, in written and oral form.
Experience.
No specific experience is required.
Specialized knowledge.
No specialized knowledge is required.
Skills and abilities
. Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form, ability to multi-task, ability to communicate with team members, and ability to follow instructions.
Clearance.
Already cleared at the Protected B level, or ability to get cleared at this level.
Working conditions:
The Research Assistant’s working period is primarily from 9 am to 5 pm; however, evening and weekend work may be required for deliverables required under short timelines or off-site work. Work may be in an office or remote dependent on the location of the Research Assistant.
Salary range:
The Research Assistant salary ranges from $38,000 to $55,000. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
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