Summer Student - Research Assistant
Requisition ID: 16010
Department: Office of the City Clerk, Ottawa Public Health, Community and Social Services
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $18.032 - $19.487 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 28/02/2025
JOB SUMMARY
You assist the Supervisor or designate in performing research functions, including:
- Conducting research including media scans, literature reviews, web searches, library searches on key issues and compiling information for document preparation
- Developing and maintaining databases by collecting, entering, organizing and analyzing data
- Contributing to the maintenance of project and/or program information by updating and revising related documentation
- Supporting the organization and presentation of training and information sessions including the creation of training and presentation materials
- Providing friendly, helpful and courteous service to the public while offering appropriate information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary Student - completion of first-year college or university in Business Administration, Policy, or related field
Two years or more of related experience is required, which may include working in an office setting, administration of an office, project or research-related work
KNOWLEDGE
- Some knowledge of office procedures
- Solid analytical skills and sound judgment
- Solid communication skills, orally and in writing, including participating in meetings and presentations
- Advanced level of competence of a variety of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, graphics programs, statistical analysis programs, SAP, etc.
- Experience working within a project-based environment
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to follow general guidelines.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Tact, patience and assertiveness • Works well within a team environment
- Ability to interact with a variety of people
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Organized and thorough, attention to detail
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check (required for some positions):The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.