Research Assistant

Nature of Work

Conduct document research on laws related to environment, land use planning and energy (Quebec National Assembly, Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement):

• Production of reading notes and documentary summaries
• Analysis of parliamentary commissions and BAPE public hearings
• Analysis of documentary data and writing summaries
• Preparation of articles
• Weekly report on accomplishments and work hours

Qualifications

• Doctorate in public administration (in progress)
• Very strong knowledge of the functioning of parliamentary and administrative institutions in Quebec

Work Details

Location: Main Campus

Work Start Date: September 23, 2026

Work End Date: December 18, 2026

Total Work Hours: 130

Language of Work: English

Number of Positions: 1

Applications must be received before: September 22, 2026

Additional Information

Unless specified, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

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The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

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