Active Action is currently recruiting Research Assistants.

Term: 4 months
Position: 2 (two)
Work Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote
Availability: 6 hours/week

Learning Opportunities:

During their tenure, Research Assistants will get the opportunity to learn some essential skills and develop competencies. Each month, our founders will host one exclusive learning session with the research assistants. The topic of these sessions are as follows:
Month 1 – How to conduct environmental scan and jurisdictional scan
Month 1 – How to prepare knowledge translation materials (infographics, videos, etc.)
Month 2 – Basic and practical project management
Month 3 – How to conduct stakeholder engagement
Month 4 – How to write grants

In addition to these sessions, our founders will hold one-on-one meetings with the Research Assistants to discuss their career aspirations and professional development.

Job Responsibilities 

Conduct Environmental and Jurisdictional Scans:
(Training will be provided on how to conduct E-scan & J-Scan as part of RA Training)

• Perform comprehensive environmental scans to gather relevant information and insights.
• Conduct cross-jurisdictional scans to compare and contrast policies, practices, and trends.
• Synthesize information from various sources to inform project decisions and strategies.
• Prepare training materials for newcomers in Canada.

Knowledge Translation:
(Training will be provided on how to prepare KT materials as part of RA Training)

• Develop and create knowledge translation materials (i.e., infographics, posters, videos, etc.), ensuring that complex information is presentable and easily understandable by the general public.
• Translate research findings into easily understandable information for various audiences.

Content Creation:

• Write articles and blog posts on various relevant assigned topics.
• Create engaging and informative posts and content for social media platforms to increase visibility and engagement.

Project Management Support:

• Assist in various project management tasks, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.

Stakeholder Engagement (if required):

• Engage with stakeholders as needed to gather information, feedback, and support for projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation.

Grant Writing Support (if required):

• Search for available/potential grants/funding opportunities.
• Support grant writing efforts for funding opportunities, drafting proposals, and compiling necessary information.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications to secure funding for projects.

Requirements to apply for the position

• Completed or currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBBS/BDS, Health, Business, Social Sciences, Economics etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with using social media platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to complete tasks on quick turnaround times.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adept in using Microsoft Office Tools
• Experience in research is a plus.
• Experience in making video is a plus.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A completed Research Assistantship application form.
• A current resume highlighting education and work experience uploaded with the form.

Unable to compete these steps will result in an incomplete application and cancelled.

We check the applicant’s backgrounds to determine the potentiality of working as a Research Assistant and to check if the applicant’s intention aligns with the organization’s interests. We also select Research Assistants by carefully assessing their dedication, and an assessment of writing skills.

What We Offer

Canadian Work Experience:

• You will be working with a Canadian organization, which will gain you Canadian work experience.

Skill Development:

• You will have the opportunity to develop skills and gain competences that will support your professional development. The learning curriculum for our Research Assistants can be found here: www.activeaction.org/racurriculum

Experiential Learning Opportunity

• You will get the opportunity to learn as you work. You will be engaged in the organization’s core projects, and we will provide you with feedback from time to time.

Opportunity to gain public health competencies

• If you intend to pursue graduate education in public health at a Canadian university, it is very beneficial to have public health-related work experience that you can highlight on your resume and statement of purpose. If you join us as a volunteer Research Assistant, we will assign you tasks that will allow you to gain these skills.

Certificate of Recognition & Recommendation Letter

• We provide a certificate of recognition upon completing a term. We also provide a recommendation letter, if the volunteer properly completes a term, and does a significant amount of work for the organization. Ultimately, the decision to issue a recommendation letter is made after a thorough review of the volunteer’s work and performance.