RAII – Physical Education Studies

Position Vacancy
Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2026
Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Faculty of Education, Physical Education Studies Department
Wage or Salary: $18.41/hour – RAII
Number of Hours to Work: 107
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: September 4, 2026
Course title and number (if applicable): N/A
Date Issued: April 22, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:
The successful candidate must:
1. Be a senior student in the Physical Education Studies department or relevant field at Brandon University.
2. Have knowledge or passion about the research process (for example, completed a research methods course, have previous experience as a research assistant, or passionate about the research process).
3. Have experience using and retrieving articles.
4. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. The ability to work independently.
6. The ability to uphold high standards of confidentiality and privacy.

Key Duties:
• Assist in participant recruitment.
• Assist with data collection.
• Perform data extraction and entry.
• Analyze dietary records.
• Perform a review of the literature.
• Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations.

Other relevant duties as assigned.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Scott Forbes at ForbesS@brandonU.ca.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request. 03.2026