Research Assisstant
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Fora: Network For Change
Remote (local)- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $40 CAD / hourly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 27/08/2025
- Location: Canada
About Fora
Since 2009, Fora: Network for Change (Fora) has been building a global network of young feminist changemakers. Through our governance programming, leadership development, social impact initiatives, and feminist research, we make bold, strategic investments in young women and gender-marginalized youth navigating gender-based barriers. We equip them with the training, community, and experiences they need to lead, thrive, and create lasting change across Canada and globally.
Position Summary
Our upcoming research project will capture and analyze the unique economic circumstance of young women and gender-marginalized youth experiencing underemployment in Canada. It aims to identify indicators of locked economic potential and provide systems-level pathways towards economic prosperity and security. By collating and conducting research on young women and gender-marginalized youth’s underemployment, this important research will identify how Canada’s existing skills development infrastructure and employment system can be redesigned with the economic prosperity and security of young women and gender marginalized youth in mind. We are seeking a highly skilled social science researcher with interest and experience in progressive and feminist economics. Reporting to the Advocacy Manager, the Research Assistant will support the execution of secondary and primary qualitative research alongside the production of a comprehensive report.
Qualifications
o Post Secondary degree in Social Science, Statistics or Economics is an asset.
o Understanding of and passion for feminist and progressive economics.
o Strong familiarity with intersectional feminist analysis and research principles, including familiarity with GBA+.
o Familiarity with Canada’s skills development infrastructure. o Strong written, analytical, and systems thinking skills are required.
o Sensitivity working with women and nonbinary youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.
o 2+ years' qualitative research experience:
o Experience conducting informant interviews, literature reviews and desk research is required.
o Experience conducting primary research through surveys and focus groups is an asset.
o Experience in data analysis and coding is an asset. o Proven experience in coordinating projects and or research logistics.
o Proven experience in writing research articles, academic papers, policy briefs, and or related materials is an asset.
o Proven experience in policy influencing or systemic advocacy is an asset.
o Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
Since 2009, Fora: Network for Change (Fora) has been building a global network of young feminist changemakers. Through our governance programming, leadership development, social impact initiatives, and feminist research, we make bold, strategic investments in young women and gender-marginalized youth navigating gender-based barriers. We equip them with the training, community, and experiences they need to lead, thrive, and create lasting change across Canada and globally.
Position Summary
Our upcoming research project will capture and analyze the unique economic circumstance of young women and gender-marginalized youth experiencing underemployment in Canada. It aims to identify indicators of locked economic potential and provide systems-level pathways towards economic prosperity and security. By collating and conducting research on young women and gender-marginalized youth’s underemployment, this important research will identify how Canada’s existing skills development infrastructure and employment system can be redesigned with the economic prosperity and security of young women and gender marginalized youth in mind. We are seeking a highly skilled social science researcher with interest and experience in progressive and feminist economics. Reporting to the Advocacy Manager, the Research Assistant will support the execution of secondary and primary qualitative research alongside the production of a comprehensive report.
Qualifications
o Post Secondary degree in Social Science, Statistics or Economics is an asset.
o Understanding of and passion for feminist and progressive economics.
o Strong familiarity with intersectional feminist analysis and research principles, including familiarity with GBA+.
o Familiarity with Canada’s skills development infrastructure. o Strong written, analytical, and systems thinking skills are required.
o Sensitivity working with women and nonbinary youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.
o 2+ years' qualitative research experience:
o Experience conducting informant interviews, literature reviews and desk research is required.
o Experience conducting primary research through surveys and focus groups is an asset.
o Experience in data analysis and coding is an asset. o Proven experience in coordinating projects and or research logistics.
o Proven experience in writing research articles, academic papers, policy briefs, and or related materials is an asset.
o Proven experience in policy influencing or systemic advocacy is an asset.
o Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
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