Job Description

Position Information

Position Number P02648
Position Title Research Assistant - Psychology
Supervisor Department Psychology
Supervisor Mary Stewart Butterfield, Linda Coates, Shannon Hawthorne, Michelle Lowry, Kerry Rempel
Location Salmon Arm
Other Flexible Work Options Eligible for Hybrid Work
Your Opportunity | In accordance with Letter of Understanding #3 – Research Projects, and under the direct supervision of the College Professor, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with research-related activities pertaining to the professor’s professional background and within the supervisor’s research areas of interest and expertise.
Functions and Duties The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research for educational purposes.
2. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
3. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
4. Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
5. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
6. Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned
Position Specific Functions Likely tasks include: writing annotated bibliographies, editing documents, database creation, data entry, or other writing. The candidate will have previous experience writing scholarly papers, bibliographies, and proposals.
Education and Experience Students with a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in the specified educational disciplines listed below.
Prior work experience is an asset.
Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.
• – Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• – Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• – Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• – Well-developed organizational skills.
• – Detail-oriented.
• – Ability to work independently.
• – Ability to work well with others.
• -Excellent written communication skills.

Position Specific Education and Experience The successful candidate will have courses in Psychology and English, and knowledge of and experience applying Response Based Practice. Knowledge of rural living and rural people is also an important aspect of this job. Preference will also be given to candidates with knowledge of French or religious studies. Please note that the subject matter of this project is not suitable for everyone. Please consider your willingness to read about and analyze aspects about actual violence (e.g., rape, child rape, murder, assault, etc.) before applying for this position
Desired Start Date 10/14/2025
Position End Date 04/30/2026
Schedule Flexible (approximately 20 hours per week) until funding exhausted (about 8 weeks)
Hourly Rate 17.88 - 22.83
Appointment Type Support Non-Regular Student
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number S000422
Open Date 10/01/2025
Posting Close Date 10/08/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours,

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