As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 61 research assistant jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $28 an hour (from 12 postings). The most active employers are Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Ottawa and Nutrien. Skills often requested: research, communication skills, attention to detail and work independently.
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2+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or a related field and two years of clinical research experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong organization, communication and patient-centred care skills are also required.
2+ YOELondon Health Sciences Centre asks for a bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least two years of clinical research experience. Candidates need knowledge of clinical trial regulations, strong Microsoft Office and electronic data entry skills, and excellent English communication.
Microsoft Office, eCRF, Lawson Research Management
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre
1+ YOECandidates need a college diploma or university degree in psychology or a related field, 1-2 years as a research assistant, and 1-3 years of child and youth mental health or addictions research. They also need data management, statistical and qualitative software experience, strong academic and plain-language writing, and a criminal record check.
Microsoft Office, statistical software, qualitative data analysis software
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma in plant biology, molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field, plus experience with DNA and RNA work and research lab methods. They also need English proficiency, Reliability Status, and a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Candidates need to be M.A. students in the Faculty of Human Sciences with English proficiency. Academic database searching, APA referencing, reference management software such as Zotero, and strong Excel skills are assets.
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Candidates need to be ECON doctoral students with experience using administrative or survey data, especially in health research. Strong applied econometrics skills in Stata or R and good analytical and writing abilities are required.
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Candidates need to work independently, organize collected data, and think and analyze critically. Knowledge of intercultural and anti-racist intervention is required, and knowledge of irregular migration in Morocco is an asset.
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University of Ottawa asks for a strong background in economics, particularly macroeconomics and/or labor economics. Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, MATLAB or Python is an asset.
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Candidates need to be enrolled in a University of Ottawa undergraduate program, with event or project coordination experience, strong organization, and fluent written and spoken English and French. They must be comfortable with Microsoft 365 and available all day, in person, for both workshops.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Excel, AI translation tools
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Candidates need to be enrolled in a University of Ottawa doctoral program, ideally in international development or a related social science. They need strong bilingual English and French, strong writing and editing skills, and good organization.
1+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and one year of research support experience in a technical area. They should be detail-oriented, know research ethics and methods, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
1+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and one year of work experience supporting research in a technical field. Strong attention to detail, familiarity with research regulations and methods, and intermediate Microsoft Office skills are required.
Candidates need an interest in a related social science or policy field and strong organizational, research and written communication skills. Prior research experience is an asset but not required, and preference goes to active MRU undergraduates.
Research, Social sciences, Policy development, Communication skills, Problem solving, Collaboration
2+ YOECandidates need high school graduation, additional related training, and at least two years of related experience. Proficiency in Excel and REDCap is preferred, with Power BI an asset.
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1+ YOECandidates need a B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related health science plus at least one year of research experience. Fluency in French and English, comfort working with older adults, basic statistics in R or SPSS, and strong Microsoft Office skills are required.
Candidates need working knowledge of Excel and strong attention to detail. Authorization to work in Canada, willingness to work in Quebec, and English communication skills are also required.
Candidates need strong analytical research and writing skills in English, with French as an asset. They must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently, with interest in Canada-US relations.
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc
Candidates need Indigenous identity (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), with Inuit candidates prioritized, plus demonstrated cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and experience or willingness to learn working with Indigenous communities. Basic Microsoft Office skills, organization, teamwork, and communication are essential, while English/French bilingualism and Inuktitut are preferred.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Candidates need current or prior academic or applied research experience, which is desirable, plus strong written and verbal communication, time management and teamwork skills. Basic office software skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also required.
2+ YOECandidates need Grade 12, enrolment in or completion of a health or science related post-secondary program, and preferably two years of research experience. Strong MS Office, organization, communication and teamwork skills are required, and CCRP, CCRA or TCPS2 certification is an asset.
Candidates need previous research experience, mixed methods skills, and hands-on use of REDCap, NVivo, Tableau, SPSS, STATA or similar data tools. A master's degree in a health-related field is preferred, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects at once.
REDCap, NVivo, Tableau, SPSS, STATA, Microsoft Office Suite
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a health-related field plus one year of recent clinical research experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong skills in Excel, SPSS, Access and Microsoft Office, plus knowledge of research methods and ethics, are required.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a health-related field plus one year of recent clinical research experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong skills in Excel, SPSS, Access and MS Office, plus knowledge of research methods and ethics, are required.
How much does a research assistant make in Canada?
The median advertised pay is $28 an hour, across 12 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $23.51 and the top quarter over $29.94.
Who is hiring research assistants?
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (9), University of Ottawa (8), Nutrien (5), Western University (3) and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (3).
What skills do research assistant jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention research, communication skills, attention to detail, work independently, microsoft office, data analysis, problem solving and organizational skills.