Research Assistant - Business Administration

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College
Prior work experience is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.

• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research for educational purposes.
2. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research
3. Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research
4. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
5. Participates in research activities with the professor such as interviews, seminars, meetings with industry experts in the tree fruit industry, discussion with other teams in the environmental waste area, which are related to the subject area being investigated.
6. Review and update their knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.

Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.

• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activitie