About the job

The Student Research Assistant, under the supervision and direction of faculty or an administrator, will assist with creative activity, research and scholarship-related activities. Typical duties include literature reviews, assisting with the set-up and preparation of research activities, publications and dissemination of research findings through various forms of scholarly engagement and communication, on and off campus.

The EarthWorks collective includes faculty, students, employees, and staff at Capilano University from a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds. Our mandate is to bring environmental and sustainability education into the curriculum across the campus through our lecture series and other knowledge mobilization initiatives. Two student Research Assistants (RAs) will engage with the EarthWorks Coordinators and community to collaborate on the planning, organization, and delivery of activities that mobilize the EarthWorks community.

This position is best suited for a student that has a strong sense of academic-professional balance, is able to confidently commit to a consistent 8 hours a week workload, is on campus regularly, and has experience working independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The two RAs will collaborate to ensure the EarthWorks initiative is responsive to student interests and student-identified concerns about sustainability and environmental education on campus and in the community. The role will involve project activities such as:·      Attendance at and support of all EarthWorks Events·      Attending weekly meetings with EarthWorks Faculty Coordinators·      Leading the planning and promotion of at least one knowledge mobilization event·      Contributing to a student engagement plan that emphasizes student autonomy, engagement and choice in the future of EarthWorks·      Engaging with outreach mediums to disseminate information about EarthWorks initiatives across multiple platforms and audiences (poster creation, social media, blog posts, knowledge mobilization of research)   SKILLS REQUIRED

• ·      Strong communication and writing skills·      Ability to work independently when needed and also in a team environment·      Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), navigating social media platforms, Canva or Adobe Design Suite·      Interest in issues of sustainability and interdisciplinary environmental education; experience in this area is an asset  REQUIREMENTS  ·      Domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of two or more (6 credits) courses at Capilano University throughout the work term·      International student in Fall and Winter must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 9 credits at Capilano University throughout the work term; a valid Study Permit, an existing Off-Campus Work Permit, and an original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN)·      International student in Summer must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 9 credits at Capilano University, throughout the Summer term; OR must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in the Summer term AND must have been enrolled in at least 9 credits for each of the preceding Fall and Winter terms; OR must have been enrolled in full-time studies with a minimum of 9 credits for the Winter term AND must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of 3 credits in the Summer term; OR have proof of enrollment in full-time studies as an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., a valid Study Permit, an existing Off-Campus Work Permit, and an original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN)·      Student must be in good standing with the University (good standing is defined as having no current notations regarding academic standing, student conducts or outstanding fees)·      Minimum GPA of 2.0

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