Research Associate I (Permanent Full TIme)

Type: Temporary Full-time; 12-Week Term position starting as soon as possible

Note: This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be hired for this position, the following criteria must be met:

Between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment;

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27*; and

Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents*

You will be responsible for:

Engaging with the public through presentations on the importance of recycling

Assisting in creating promotional materials & participating in engagement activities

Helping expand rates of recycling in communities that currently do not have depots in their community

Comprehensive research studies on new recycling streams

Performing an environmental scan of other jurisdictions to discover potential new recycling streams

Help predict future recycling trends & prepare our system for continuous improvement & innovation

Researching extended producer responsibility models in jurisdictions outside of Saskatchewan

Completes other duties & projects as assigned

You will need:

Relevant post-secondary education

Education and experience in marketing & communications is an asset

Research skills

Critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving skills

Data collection & analysis techniques

Excellent written & verbal presentation skills

Detail-oriented & resourceful mindset

Organizational & time management skills

Communication & listening skills

A strong degree of professionalism

Strong ethical conduct

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365

Valid class 5 drivers license

A satisfactory criminal record check as a condition of employment