Litigation Lawyer - Knowledge and Practice Innovation (Vancouver or Calgary)

About the role – What will you do?

We are seeking four students to join us as Policy Assistants for the 2025/2026 academic year. Under the supervision of the Principal Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub’s Knowledge Team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing policy analysis, research support, documentation, data management, and administrative assistance.
• Contributing to content development for projects such as.
• Assisting with database management and organization.
• Supporting the development of Hub communication products to disseminate knowledge.
• Assisting with the publication and promotion of knowledge products.
• Supporting the Hub’s participation in and hosting of academic and civil society conferences, workshops, meetings, and lectures.
• Assisting in the preparations of grant proposals and reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Providing support as determined and required by the Principal Analyst related to the Refugee Hub Knowledge Team’s priorities.

About you – Who are we looking for?

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficient English writing skills.
• Interest in and/or experience with policy and research in the fields of refugee law, global migration policy, or migration issues is an asset.
• Demonstrated maturity, tact, integrity, and diplomacy, with a professional presence and capable of exercising independent judgment and flexibility.
• Must currently be enrolled in a law or graduate degree (social sciences) program and plan to maintain enrolment for 2025/2026 academic terms.

Location

• This is a hybrid position based in Ottawa, combining remote work with in-person hours at the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub office.

Contract

• Start date: Begin immediately upon completion of recruitment.
• Duration: Until April 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
• Compensation: $26.33/hour for 10 hours per week, with occasional overtime as needed.

How to apply

• Please apply through Workday by August 8 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time to be considered for this position.
• Your application must include:
  A cover letter (describe your policy/research interests and/or experiences)
  current curriculum vitae (CV), and
  academic transcripts.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.