Working with and reporting to the Special Projects team from the Canadian Council of Physiotherapy University Programs (CCPUP), with members at the University of Manitoba, the University of British Columbia and the Université de Sherbrooke in their entry-to-practice Physical Therapy programs, the successful applicant will engage in a variety of activities for the project titled, “Exploring part-time physiotherapy education in Canada with a focus on equity”. The goal is to prepare a report based on an environmental scan, and to design, distribute and analyze the findings from a survey. This work will occur on and off-site and include regular meetings with the team that will be held remotely. Ongoing mentoring from the Special Projects team will be available throughout the project.

Start and End Dates: One research assistant will be hired, employed for approximately 5 hours/week for 27 weeks (135 hours) from July to December 2026, then approximately 5.5 hours/week for 25 weeks (142 hours) from January-June 2027. There is some flexibility in hours of work within the successful applicant’s schedule, however, there will be deadlines and required meetings within these time periods.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

bilingual in French and English
ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to complete tasks with minimal supervision
proficient time management, initiative and organizational skills
effective written and oral communication skills (in French and English)
familiarity with basic computer software (Office Suite)
demonstrated experience with conducting literature reviews and surveys

Salary: $28/hour (includes 12% benefits) for 277 hours total

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and to promoting opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups (e.g., women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized minorities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities)).

Diversity may result from different identities related to ethnicity, race, colour, place of origin, socioeconomic background, religion, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age.

We encourage students with knowledge and/or experience related to academic writing, searching the literature, and survey data collection and analysis to apply. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and letter of application indicating availability, personal/professional background, and experience relevant to the job description.

Special Projects Team for the Canadian Council of Physiotherapy University Programs jobs

Research Assistant (part time): Physiotherapy Education