Student Research Assistant

We are here to launch, advance, and evolve careers — join us and make an impact.

Job Description

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- PART-TIME

About Bow Valley College

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Applied Research (Health and Health Technology), the Student Research Assistant will assist Faculty with a literature review. This work is part of a grant funded program created to implement student opportunities in research. The student will receive training and guidance from Faculty to undertake research-specific professional skill development training, creating student success. As part of the grant conditions, the successful candidates must be a current student at Bow Valley College.

The successful candidates will perform non-bargaining unit work as part of a student employment program to create opportunities to gain work experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• A background in the healthcare field and familiarity with healthcare terminology preferred
• Communication skills: written, spoken.
• Presentation skills: design and presentation on PowerPoint
• Project Management skills: strong ability to organize workflow of the project
• Adaptability: ability to adjust to changing timelines and priorities
• Teamwork: ability to work with and communicate with a diverse team
• Research skills and experience, including knowledge of research ethics would be an asset
• To be considered, the candidate must be a registered student at Bow Valley College.

• Pay Rate : $23.00 per hour (18 hours per week, variable schedule)
• Closing Date : Please submit your resume to Isaac Beadle at ibeadle@bowvalleycollege.ca , prior to August 7, 2026 .

Work Type: Hybrid

This opening is a casual employment contract position, open to current students of Bow Valley College only . Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Union

CBA Excluded

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.