Research Assistant - Knowledge Stitch

Research Assistant - Knowledge Stitch

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is for current OC students or students who have recently graduated from an OC program (within 6 months). Please include an updated resume and a cover letter.

Competition Details

Position Information

Position Number : P02692

Position Title : Research Assistant - Knowledge Stitch

Supervisor : Department Sociology

Supervisor : Mary Hanlon

Location : Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options : Any Okanagan College Location, Eligible for Hybrid Work

Your Opportunity : In accordance with Letter of Understanding #3 – Research Projects, and under the direct supervision of the College Professor, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with research-related activities pertaining to the professor’s professional background and within the supervisor’s research areas of interest and expertise.

Functions and Duties

• Assists with research for educational purposes.
• Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
• Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
• Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
• Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
• Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Functions

Alongside Dr. Mary Hanlon (Sociology department), you will be working on an online platform (website) that curates and amplifies open access research across the social sciences, on a wide range of topics ( www.KnowledgeStitch.com and @KnowledgeStitch on Instagram).

Students working on the project would gain, or further develop, a wide range of skills related to research, academic publishing, social media marketing, and communications.

RA tasks

Education and Experience

Students with a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in the specified educational program listed below. Prior work experience is an asset. Skills and Abilities include :

Position Specific Education and Experience

Proficient awareness of web and social media tools, including Wordpress, Canva, Instagram, etc., and willingness to learn more.

Ideally, looking for two students that can work together. 2nd or 3rd year students from Arts and Business preferred.

Desired Start Date 01 / 26 / 2026

Position End Date 03 / 31 / 2026

Schedule Schedule of work to be decided between the RA and the supervisor.

Hourly Rate 18.42-23.51

Appointment Type Support Non-Regular Student

Posting Details

Competition Number : S000487

Open Date : 01 / 20 / 2026

Posting Close Date : 01 / 30 / 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is for current OC students or students who have recently graduated from an OC program (within 6 months). Please include an updated resume and a cover letter.

Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume / CV

Cover Letter

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