Research / Analysis Jobs in Canada 2026
10 entry-level positions available (6 full-time, 4 internships)
Research and analysis jobs give humanities and social-science graduates a route into universities, nonprofits, think tanks, consultancies, market research firms, public agencies, and mission-driven companies. Early roles usually support interviews, surveys, literature reviews, data cleaning, reporting, and evaluation projects.
In-Demand Skills for Research / Analysis
Showing all research / analysis positions for new grads, juniors, and interns in Canada.
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Industry Research Associate Health & Wellness Event
Strategy Institute
📍 Toronto, Ontario · Hybrid
Conduct research interviews to inform event content
Contract · 2 months · Part-time
Posted Jul 02, 2026
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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate Human Factors Engineering and Real-Time Cognitive Load Estimation
Human Systems Lab
📍 Windsor, Ontario · Hybrid
Postdoc/RA research on cognitive load estimation
Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate · 2 years · Salary commensurate with qualifications · Starts Sep/Oct 2026
Posted Jun 30, 2026
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Coordinateur(trice) junior de recherche clinique / Junior Clinical Research Coordinator
Genge Partners, Inc
📍 Montréal, QC H4A 3T2
Junior clinical research coordinator supports study operations
Full-time · Permanent · $45,000-$48,000/year · Permanent
Posted Jun 30, 2026
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Junior Appraisal Research Analyst / Appraiser (AACI or Candidate)
L.W. Property Advisors Ltd.
📍 Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5
Assist market research and appraisal report preparation
Market research and report writing · Full-time · $50,000-$60,000 per year · Permanent
Posted Jun 29, 2026
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Research Associate - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences - Department of Research
Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Support ophthalmology research via literature, data, reports, assistance
Casual hourly · ~12 months · $29.87-$37.34 hourly · long assignment (100%)
Posted Jun 26, 2026
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Research Associate - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax, NS
Supports clinical ophthalmology research; assists grants, reports.
Casual Hourly FT long-assignment · Approximately 12 months · $29.87 - $37.34 hourly · 75 hours biweekly
Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Student Research Assistant
Environment and Climate Change Canada
📍 Gatineau, QC
Support environmental data collection and analysis
Student Research Affiliate Program · Sept 1, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · $25.17–$38.38/hr · Part-time
Posted Jul 13, 2026
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Student Research Assistant - Spring/Summer 2026 (js)
University of Regina
📍 Regina, SK
Support education-focused climate research through literature and interviews.
Student Research Assistant · July 10 – August 31, 2026 · As per CUPE 2419 salary · Temporary
Posted Jun 30, 2026
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Student Research Assistant - Spring/Summer 2026 (HP)
University of Regina
📍 Regina, SK
Assist education research: reviews, transcription, analysis
Part-time Student Research Assistant · Jul 10–Aug 31, 2026 (up to 6.5 hrs/week) · Pay: As per CUPE 2419 · Temporary
Posted Jun 30, 2026
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Student Research Assistant - Acoustic Voice Analyst - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts
University of Prince Edward Island
📍 Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Support acoustic voice data analysis in research
Student Research Assistant
Posted Jun 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What research roles fit humanities and social-science students?
Research assistant, research analyst, evaluation assistant, survey research coordinator, market research analyst, and program evaluation roles are common early-career paths.
Are research roles only academic?
No. Many research jobs sit in nonprofits, governments, consulting firms, healthcare organizations, market research teams, and social-impact companies.