Research Assistant - Summer Student Position
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Position Information
| Title | Research Assistant - Summer Student Position |
|---|---|
| Job Status | Auxiliary Summer Student |
| Position Overview | The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City. The Offices of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer have some exciting opportunities for post secondary students to work as auxiliary Research Assistants for approximately four months (May – August 2024). |
| Responsibilities | We are looking for 2-3 students to provide support and assistance to the City Leadership team in the areas of research, writing, and policy work. Specifically, you will assist with research projects on current issues and public policy, and prepare correspondence, materials, records and reports. You will also research and prepare notes on internal and external matters for meetings and create presentations. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in local government and work with an exceptional team! |
| Requirements | We are seeking self-motivated students with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Attention to detail, flexibility and an enthusiastic attitude as well as the ability to work under minimal supervision are essential for success in this role. In addition, candidates must have the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. We are looking for students who have completed post secondary courses in a related discipline and possess strong research and writing skills. Experience working in local government or a similar environment would be an asset. The demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments is also required. Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required; knowledge and experience with an electronic Records Management System would be an asset. |
| Compensation | The salary for this exempt position is $27.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (January 2024 rates). |
| Hours of Work | The hours of work will vary between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. |
| Additional Information | During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC). Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge. |
| How to Apply | If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Monday, April 29, 2024. We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 2024-0061 |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 04/15/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 04/29/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Graduate degree
- Undergraduate degree
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma
- Some post-secondary training (courses only)
- High School/GED
- Did not complete High School
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Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
- I have no experience working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities
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Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipal government?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have work experience within a public service environment?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
