Advocacy & Policy Research Assistant

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About the role

  • Advocacy & Policy Research Assistant in Hamilton supporting MSU policy and research development. Involves planning and analyzing research and developing lobbying documents.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the development of policy and research relating to advocacy work in the MSU
  • Planning and analyzing primary and secondary research
  • Leading the MSU policy development process by providing support to policy authors
  • Developing written lobbying documents, including government submissions and other external publications.

Requirements

  • Excellent writing skills, including proofreading and editing
  • Capacity for research, consultation, and analysis of data
  • Working knowledge of Statistical or Data Analysis Software (SPSS, R, Excel) and the ability to present statistical data in a user friendly format
  • Knowledge of students’ academic and non-academic concerns
  • Knowledge of the University, OUSA, and other groups working toward improving the quality of student life
  • Interpersonal skills required in order to set up focus groups and forums as required, and provide support to policy authors
  • Previous research experience is an asset
  • Understanding of the MSU policy process is an asset

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$183 per week

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridHamiltonCanada

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