Student Research Assistant - Research Services
$15.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
As soon as possible – August, 2021 (8 weeks)
This position is being funded through the Federal Government's Canada Summer Jobs Program. Eligibility criteria are set by the program.
Under the mentorship of the Manager of Research Services at UPEI, the Research Services Student Research Assistant will be responsible to review and assess requirements for forms used within the data repository. This includes ensuring the user needs and business requirements are defined. Additionally, the Intern will review the layout, flow and usability of the form and identify potential improvements to enhance the design layout to optimize data input.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Research Services Team:
- Document requirements
- Test and validate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student must have completed year two in Post-Secondary education
- Student should have strong work ethic with attention to detail
- Student must have experience with MS Office Suite
Eligibility Criteria for Canada Summer Jobs:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.