Research Assistant - The Diversity Institute

at  Toronto Metropolitan University

Department: Ted Rogers School of Management, Diversity Institute
Position supervisor: Guang Ying Mo
Contract length: Temporary, 4 months from the start date
Hours of work per week: up to 36.25 hours/week
Position type: OPSEU Research Assistant
Rate of pay: PhD: 30.00 - 35.00 CAD/hour, MBA: $28.00-32.00 CAD/hour, Graduate:25.00 - 28.00 CAD/hour CAD/hour
About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
About the program/department/team
The Diversity Institute (DI) conducts and coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success. DI’s action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. Visit https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/ for more information.
The opportunity
The Diversity Institute is currently recruiting Research Assistants who will provide professional assistance to the Diversity Institute’s Research Team.

Successful candidates will support literature review, policy analysis, statistical analysis, and execution of academic and customized research in collaboration with the City of Toronto. The RA will be closely working with Dr. Daniel Tut as well as the Research Team at the Diversity Institute. The Research Assistant’s role will include some or all of the following common research activities (activities will be commensurate with qualifications):

• Research and writing support, including literature reviews and reports
• Attending client meetings to support field research
• Supporting research team long-term projects as-needed, including background research and fact-checking, preparing surveys, managing documents, and responding to client emails
• Developing slide decks for presentations
• Analyzing databases and quantitative data and preparing graphs, reports, etc.
• Supporting the development of consulting proposals and project plans

Qualifications

• MA in social science in one of the following areas: business, business technology management, entrepreneurship, technology studies and areas related to business and technology use.
• Excellent knowledge of technology use in business operation / management, entrepreneurship, startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Demonstrated skills and experiences with literature review
• Experiences with research projects using quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Excellent skills with analytical software, such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and/or NVivo
• Demonstrated strong writing skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills including communication and time management skills
• Living in the GTA

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter in one pdf to g.mo@torontomu.ca - Please put “DI Research Assistant Position” in the subject title.
Please visit https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/ for more details on the Diversity Institute.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Notes:
Candidates may be asked to demonstrate qualifications through occupational testing.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability / reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
The Diversity Institute – Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, racialized minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources:
• Current employees can contact HR by logging into AskHR to submit a request.
• External candidates who do not have TMU login credentials can contact HR by visiting torontomu.ca/human-resources/contact.
• All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

• Research and writing support, including literature reviews and reports
• Attending client meetings to support field research
• Supporting research team long-term projects as-needed, including background research and fact-checking, preparing surveys, managing documents, and responding to client emails
• Developing slide decks for presentations
• Analyzing databases and quantitative data and preparing graphs, reports, etc.
• Supporting the development of consulting proposals and project plan