Student Research Assistant - Reserves & Emergency Management
| Competition Number: 126185 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: September 21, 2026 |
Category: Contract |
The Centre for Innovation (C4I) at Medicine Hat College (MHC) is pleased to offer three Student Research Assistant positions focused on strengthening Canada’s Reserve Force through whole-of-society mobilization. We invite current students enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution who are motivated, analytical, and interested in defence, public policy, emergency management, workforce development and applied research to apply.
The project team will include three student researchers, each supporting a distinct area of the project:
A little about the role:
Research and Policy Analysis:
In this role, you will:
- Conduct literature reviews and policy scans related to defence readiness, emergency management, Reserve Force expansion, workforce development, and national resilience.
- Research and analyze workforce skill requirements.
- Prepare briefing notes and contribute to a final report summarizing findings and recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications:
In this role, you will:
- Plan and organize stakeholder engagement activities.
- Prepare communications for project team and participants
- Contribute to reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
Economics:
In this role, you will:
- Support cost benefit and return on investment analysis.
- Research training, recruitment, and retention costs.
- Assist in developing evidence-based economic models.
Details:
- A strong interest in defence policy, innovation systems, and public sector strategy
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A background or strong interest in Political Science, Business, Education or Finance.
- A strong interest in defence policy, innovation systems, and public sector strategy
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A background or strong interest in Political Science, Business, Education or Finance.
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126185 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is September 21, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider).
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.