Transport First Nations Research Assistant

Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 75 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.
Here at Morrison Hershfield, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements, to assist employees in fulfilling their multiple responsibilities at work, at home and in the community. Flexible work arrangements provide additional options for work schedules and locations. As we focus on project delivery, clients and staff, we have several working options available for working at Morrison Hershfield.
The Research Assistantship is an appointment under the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon’s First Nations Procurement Policy. Under the supervision of the consulting firm retained by the government to conduct the research project, the Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the project team in a variety of administrative and non-administrative tasks which may include compiling, reviewing and summarizing online information, scholarly literature, data entry and processing, creation and handling of documents in MS word, Excel, Power Point, and other administrative duties in support of the research activities.
Research Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Communicate findings and discuss research tasks with other members of the team.
• Search for documents using online search engines, and government databases.
• Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
• Collect, summarize, and organize research materials and data.
• Compile and summarize scholarly literature; review and develop notes on current research; develop and maintain bibliographies.
• Search and read media coverage and texts (in English); make notes and summaries.
• Help obtain, read, and take notes on project meetings, transcripts, and municipal documents.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• - Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Willing to learn and use scholarly methods for reading, note-taking, citation, and summary.
• Experience in conducting undergraduate-level research (this can include writing research essays for classes).
• Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Basic understanding of urban transportation modes and the relationship between carbon emissions and their impact on climate change and sustainability.
• The ability to organize large amounts of research material.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• - Be able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to academic integrity.
• Time management ability.

Work Hours & Benefits
Time commitment: 10 hrs./week for 4 weeks approximately
Compensation: $25/hour
Start date: As soon as possible, until positioned is filled
Eligibility
The candidate must be identified as a Yukon First Nations People in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon’s First Nations Procurement Policy
Education And Experience Requirements

• University or College degree in relevant field.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, including basic functions and formulas.
• One year of relevant work experience in a similar role.

Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Morrison Hershfield is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.