WORK STUDY PROGRAM

J O B P O S T I N G



JOB TITLE: CFYS1 - Research Assistant


DEPARTMENT NAME: CFYS (Centre for Youth and Society)


CONTACT NAME: Tricia Roche,
Manager, Research and Community Partnerships


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working as part of a team, the Research Assistants duties will include: literature reviews, writing
research summaries, data entry, liaison with youth and family serving organizations locally and
provincially, and assisting with meetings and conferences of the Center.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated interest in youth health, education and well-being (evidenced through academic
studies and/or community volunteer work), familiarity with research and library databases, excellent
organizational and communication skills, clear writing, strong computer skills and proficiency with the
Microsoft Office Suite) Work, Excel, and Powerpoint), and at least 3
rd
year undergraduate studies.
Knowledge of refworks an asset.

JOB LOCATION ON-CAMPUS: University House 3 (see our website for map:
www.youth.society.uvic.ca


WORK STUDY WAGE: $11.00 Department top up $3.00/hour


HOURS AVAILABLE: 260


HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, two page writing sample, resume and names of
references by email to:
Tricia Roche, Manager
Centre for Youth and Society
cys@uvic.ca
use RA work study application as the subject line

Applicants must be eligible for Work Study program. For details go to
http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa/workstudy/workstudyindex.html