PRIMARY FUNCTION:
NORDIK Institute is an innovative, community-based research hub dedicated to building healthy,
resilient communities. We currently seeking a Research and Administrative Assistant Intern to provide
support to a number of research initiatives under the supervision of the Director of Research, Dr.
Tamanna Rimi.
JOB TITLE: Research Assistant Intern
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, one-year contract
LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dr. Tamanna Rimi, Director of Research
START DATE: Immediately
END DATE: One year after start date
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
WAGE: $36,400.00 per annum
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills Preferred:
Reside, and be legally entitled to work, in Canada.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Experience in survey data analysis and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis
software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, nVivo)
Knowledge of research methods in the social sciences
Experience in community engagement work
Experience in research and report writing
Familiarity with computer word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications and
videoconferencing applications (Google Meet, Zoom, or WebEx)
Knowledge of Northern Ontario communities and context
Candidate Eligibility:
To be eligible to participate in the NOHFC Internship, individuals must:
Be new entrants into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or
underemployed who are entering a new field;
Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship;
Be at least 18 years of age; and
Reside, and be legally entitled to work, in Canada.
Application Process:
Deadline for applications: Friday, September 13, 2024. Applications received by this deadline will be
assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled.
To apply, submit your application, including a current CV, to hiring@nordikinstitute.com. Please use
‘Research and Administrative Assistant Intern’ as the subject line when sending your application.
For inquiries about the position and/or project, please contact Dr. Tamanna Rimi at
tamanna.rimi@algomau.ca
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