Past Job Postings

This Research Assistant position supports a project led by the BC Lung Foundation that aims to better understand and address the impacts of extreme heat and fire smoke events on priority populations in the Metro Vancouver region. This project builds off of work done in 2023 where an in-person workshop template was created at BC Lung that teaches people how to help themselves during periods of extreme smoke and heat. The goal of this year's (2024) summer project is to expand the program to include priority populations in Metro Vancouver and ensure that the workshop model is adapted for and responsive to the needs of people living at the intersections of poverty, medical vulnerability and poor quality housing.

This Research Assistant position supports the efforts of several community-based organizations (Hastings Crossing BIA, Exchange Inner City, Community Impact Real Estate Society, Activate DTES) in understanding the unmet needs of local residents, particularly those from low-income and equity-denied communities within the East Hastings corridor. The primary focus of this role will be to identify gaps in existing and planned goods and service offerings, as well as to explore opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to fill these gaps within the area.

This Research Assistant position is to support our efforts in assessing Canada's contribution to addressing the global climate crisis from an equity perspective. This position involves conducting in-depth research to analyze Canada's historical positions and actions in global climate negotiations, particularly regarding international climate finance, and comparing them to its commitments and obligations within an equity framework.

This Research Assistant position supports our efforts in understanding and analyzing the connection between affordability concerns and the climate crisis in British Columbia (B.C.). This position involves conducting research to examine how politicians, the media, and civil society organizations in B.C. are framing this connection, as well as identifying strategies from other jurisdictions that focus on shifting the public narrative towards viewing climate spending as an investment in the future.

The Research Assistant will help ABDP develop a framework for their community-based art practice, aligned with Disability Justice and equity principles. This research will inform ABDP's programming, funding, succession planning, and legacy building as they approach their 10th season, benefiting other non-profits and community art organizations in Vancouver and beyond.

The Research Assistant will support CRPC’s National Climate League (NCL) by researching municipal climate action and public engagement across Canada. The NCL project promotes transparency and accountability in local climate action. This role focuses on how local governments can create meaningful public engagement processes, informing CRPC resources and advocacy tools to enhance public involvement in local climate decision-making.

The Research Assistant will help posAbilities study social media use (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok) among individuals with developmental disabilities aged 16-30, compared to their neurotypical peers. This research will guide stakeholders—funders, peer organizations, researchers, educators, and advocacy groups—in understanding the social media habits and needs of this demographic.

This Research Assistant role supports a Musqueam Indian Band project aimed at identifying best practices for engaging community members in an energy efficiency study. Responsibilities include reviewing literature, interviewing staff, and compiling a comprehensive report to shape community engagement and survey methods.