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EmployeeDuration in Months(for fixed-term jobs):
7Job Family:
Administrative Student Jobs# of Open Positions:
3Faculty/Service - Department:
HR_7701_2Campus:
555 King EdwardUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted:
July 29, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
Hours per week:
10Salary Grade:
No Pay Scale HourlySalary Range:
$ - $About us – What do we do?
The University of Ottawa Refugee Hub works at the intersection of research, policy, and programming to champion and design protection solutions for refugees. Our unique Knowledge Team, based at the University of Ottawa, ensures that the organization’s policy and programmatic work is fully informed by world-class knowledge generation. This includes substantive research and knowledge creation and translation with a focus on refugee sponsorship, resettlement, and complementary pathways.
In addition to a wide range of direct support to key stakeholders, our current flagship partnerships include:
The Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (GRSI)
The Third Country Solutions Identification and Referral Network
EU-PASSWORLD
Resettlement Plus
About the role – What will you do?
We are seeking four students to join us as Policy Assistants for the 2025/2026 academic year. Under the supervision of the Principal Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub’s Knowledge Team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing policy analysis, research support, documentation, data management, and administrative assistance.
Contributing to content development for projects such as .
Assisting with database management and organization.
Supporting the development of Hub communication products to disseminate knowledge.
Assisting with the publication and promotion of knowledge products.
Supporting the Hub’s participation in and hosting of academic and civil society conferences, workshops, meetings, and lectures.
Assisting in the preparations of grant proposals and reports for funders and stakeholders.
Providing support as determined and required by the Principal Analyst related to the Refugee Hub Knowledge Team’s priorities.
About you – Who are we looking for?
A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
Strong research, analytical, and coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, including proficient English writing skills.
Interest in and/or experience with policy and research in the fields of refugee law, global migration policy, or migration issues is an asset.
Demonstrated maturity, tact, integrity, and diplomacy, with a professional presence and capable of exercising independent judgment and flexibility.
Must currently be enrolled in a law or graduate degree (social sciences) program and plan to maintain enrolment for 2025/2026 academic terms.
Location
This is a hybrid position based in Ottawa, combining remote work with in-person hours at the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub office.
Contract
Start date: Begin immediately upon completion of recruitment.
Duration: Until April 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
Compensation: $26.33/hour for 10 hours per week, with occasional overtime as needed.
How to apply
Please apply through Workday by August 8 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time to be considered for this position.
Your application must include:
A cover letter (describe your policy/research interests and/or experiences)
current curriculum vitae (CV), and
academic transcripts.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Policy Assistant (Student) - Refugee Hub Knowledge Team • 555 King Edward
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