Student Research Assistant, History

Student Research Assistant, History

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Please include the following:-       Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. -       Domestic or International student status  -Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: 
1.    Fall 20262.    Winter 20273.    Summer 2027  If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:1.  Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR 2.  Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR 3.  Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location	New Westminster Campus
Salary Range	$19.53/hour
The Opportunity	You’re passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.
WHO WE ARE	Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER	We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. Transit-accessible campuses Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions Competitive salaries Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions Professional Development opportunities Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes For more benefits information, click here!
WHAT IT TAKES	In this position you will assist Dr. Carling Beninger with primary source archival research duties and the building of a digital citation database related to her book project, “From Assimilation to Reconciliation: The Indigenous-Church Policies of the Anglican, Presbyterian, and United Churches of Canada, 1946-2015.” Creating a Zotero citation database of scholarly secondary sources (academic books and journals Conducting primary source archival research at the Vancouver School of Theology, located on the University of British Columbia campus. The research assistant is tasked with going through church newspaper publications to collect (take a picture) and label articles related to the research topic. Training will be provided. To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience with undergraduate history research an asset Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong problem solving and time management skills Proficient with MS Office 365 (Word) Knowledge of Zotero an asset, but not required Knowledge of Dropbox an asset, but not required Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant: The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant: The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required. An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College. Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.
Additional Information	The position is located at the New Westminster campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are: 1.      Fall Semester 2026 – September 8, 2026 – December 19, 2026 2.      Winter Semester 2027 – January 4, 2027 – April 23, 2027 3.      Summer Semester 2027 – May 10, 2027 – August 21, 2027 This position will be located in the History Department.
Posting Number	02869SA
Position Title	Student Research Assistant, History
Anticipated Start Date	09/08/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check	No

How To Apply

Open Date	09/21/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Maximum Number of References	3
Minimum Number of References	3
Equity Statement	Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note	Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. Please include the following: Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. ·Domestic or International student status Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: (Winter 2025, OR Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: 1. Fall 2026 2. Winter 2027 3. Summer 2027 If selected for an interview please bring one of the following: 1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR 2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR 3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
   • Douglas College Careers Site
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   • Indeed
   • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
   • Personal Referral
   • Agency Referral
   • Professional Association Website
   • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
   • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
   • Douglas College CareerHUB
   • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
   • Other
   • Glassdoor
2. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable
3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

   (Open Ended Question)

5. Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
   • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
   • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents