Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026
Classification: Research Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Applied Disaster Emergency Studies
Wage: $21.63 per hour
Hours of Work: Up to 160 hours depending on availability and number of positions
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Number of Positions Available: Up to four positions depending on availability
Length of Appointment: until September 30, 2026
Date Issued: July 7, 2026
Duties:
The Government of Manitoba is undertaking a provincial after-action review (the “PAAR”) in relation to the 2025 wildfire events to assess emergency management activities, identify key findings, and inform future mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery practices. As part of the PAAR, BU is providing independent academic expertise to prepare a structured and coherent report that reflects the combined outputs of the review processes. This synthesis will be carried out using a program review approach that organizes findings and recommendations in alignment with its emergency management objectives, priorities, and desired outcomes. Up to four RA III positions are available to assist in the PAAR, including literature reviews, data analysis, the acquisition and evaluation of research materials and perform data/word processing. The RA III’s may work with and provide supervision for RA II’s also attached to the project.
Qualifications/Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies (ADES) is preferred. Third-fourth year undergraduate students majoring or minoring in ADES are also encouraged to apply.
A strong academic understanding of emergency management, especially relating to response and recovery best practices, is required.
Working with minimum supervision to achieve project deadlines is required. Supervising RA II positions is possible.
Working with research material, including proper referencing techniques, is required.
Applied experience working with wildfire response specifically or emergency management in general is an asset.
Experience working within a team on a large document, including formatting, is an asset .
Experience with wildfire, wildland urban interface (WUI) protection and adaptation is an asset.
Experience working with artificial intelligence is an asset
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications, experience, and eligibility to Mr. Jack Lindsay, Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies, Brandon University at [email protected]
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.
