Research assistant student – Jurilinguistics and access to justice for the official language minority communities
About the role
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Hiring Unit: School of Continuing Studies, Global and Strategic Communication
Position summary
We seek a dedicated and driven research assistant to contribute significantly to academic and research endeavours. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in research activities in the realm of jurilinguistics, language rights, minority languages, language policies, language management, official language minority communities, and access to justice in both official languages.
Key responsibilities
Under the supervision of the principal investigator, the selected candidate will participate in research initiatives on access to justice in both official languages. These activities include ongoing collaboration and validation with stakeholders, as well as the application of principles of applied and engaged research in the following tasks:
- Conduct literature review
- Contribute to surveys, field trips, interviews and other data-gathering activities
- Carry out preliminary analysis of collected data
- Participate in the drafting of reports and scientific papers
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations
- Participate in the knowledge mobilization plan to ensure effective dissemination of results
- Attend key meetings and events with stakeholders
- Prepare documentation required by working groups and maintain an organized online archive for relevant materials
- Support communications within the groups and maintain productive partnerships with external collaborators
- Coordinate research activities (communication with participants, document management, etc.) and assist with administrative tasks (preparing funder reports, etc.)
Additional expectations
The role involves close collaboration with key stakeholders from the access to justice in both official languages communities. The candidate should be prepared to adapt to evolving projects needs and contribute creatively to the success of the projects, other relevant programs and their initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or master degree in law, translation or a field related to access to justice in both official languages
- Interest in research, notably in the fields of jurilinguistic, minority languages, language policies, language management, official language minority communities, and access to justice in both official languages
- Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English and French
- Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills
Hours:
Variable, maximum 20 hours
Salary:
Starting at $18.60/h
Location:
680, Sherbrooke
Supervisor
Dr. Marie-Hélène Girard
Start date
February 02, 2026
End date
The initial contract duration is set for six months, with the potential for a renewal based on performance and project needs.
Deadline to Apply
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
Hourly Salary:
$18.60
Hours per Week:
20 (Part time)
Location:
Sherbrooke 680
Supervisor:
Assistant Professor (Professional)
Position Start Date:
2026-02-02
Position End Date:
2026-08-03
Deadline to Apply:
2026-02-01
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Research assistant student – Jurilinguistics and access to justice for the official language minority communities
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit: School of Continuing Studies, Global and Strategic Communication
Position summary
We seek a dedicated and driven research assistant to contribute significantly to academic and research endeavours. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in research activities in the realm of jurilinguistics, language rights, minority languages, language policies, language management, official language minority communities, and access to justice in both official languages.
Key responsibilities
Under the supervision of the principal investigator, the selected candidate will participate in research initiatives on access to justice in both official languages. These activities include ongoing collaboration and validation with stakeholders, as well as the application of principles of applied and engaged research in the following tasks:
- Conduct literature review
- Contribute to surveys, field trips, interviews and other data-gathering activities
- Carry out preliminary analysis of collected data
- Participate in the drafting of reports and scientific papers
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations
- Participate in the knowledge mobilization plan to ensure effective dissemination of results
- Attend key meetings and events with stakeholders
- Prepare documentation required by working groups and maintain an organized online archive for relevant materials
- Support communications within the groups and maintain productive partnerships with external collaborators
- Coordinate research activities (communication with participants, document management, etc.) and assist with administrative tasks (preparing funder reports, etc.)
Additional expectations
The role involves close collaboration with key stakeholders from the access to justice in both official languages communities. The candidate should be prepared to adapt to evolving projects needs and contribute creatively to the success of the projects, other relevant programs and their initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or master degree in law, translation or a field related to access to justice in both official languages
- Interest in research, notably in the fields of jurilinguistic, minority languages, language policies, language management, official language minority communities, and access to justice in both official languages
- Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English and French
- Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills
Hours:
Variable, maximum 20 hours
Salary:
Starting at $18.60/h
Location:
680, Sherbrooke
Supervisor
Dr. Marie-Hélène Girard
Start date
February 02, 2026
End date
The initial contract duration is set for six months, with the potential for a renewal based on performance and project needs.
Deadline to Apply
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
Hourly Salary:
$18.60
Hours per Week:
20 (Part time)
Location:
Sherbrooke 680
Supervisor:
Assistant Professor (Professional)
Position Start Date:
2026-02-02
Position End Date:
2026-08-03
Deadline to Apply:
2026-02-01
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.