Research / Analysis Jobs in Canada 2026
16 entry-level positions available (8 full-time, 8 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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Education & Research Associate - Ontario Network of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
Women's College Hospital
📍 Greater Toronto Area
Coordinate education events and research materials.
Temporary Full-Time · up to 18 months
Posted Jun 02, 2026
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Research Associate
KNIGHTLABS
📍 None
Lead qualitative research projects and deliver insights
Role: Research Associate
Posted Jun 01, 2026
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Junior Research Assistant
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
📍 Montreal, Quebec · Hybrid
Code transcripts; assist qualitative analysis and reporting
Temporary, part-time · Not specified · Commensurate with education and experience · Temporary project term
Posted May 28, 2026
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Research Associate
Ubc
📍 UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Support medical research; analyze data; translate findings.
Full-time · 12 months · $76,128 per annum · July 2026–June 2027
Posted May 27, 2026
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Junior Research Assistant
Centre universitaire de santé McGill - Institut de Recherche
📍 Montréal, QC · Hybrid
Qualitative coding and analysis support for study
Part-time · 0-6 months · Commensurate with education and experience · Temporary
Posted May 27, 2026
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Junior Research Coordinator - Ovarian Cancer Project
Ubc
📍 UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Support Indigenous health research coordination and outreach
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants · Hourly · $28.10 - $33.14 CAD · August 31, 2026
Posted May 22, 2026
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Clinical Research Assistant – Manuscript & Data Analysis
Riverside Medical Centre
📍 Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T3
Assist manuscript prep and data analysis
In-person · Contract/Part-time · Negotiable pay · Open-ended
Posted May 21, 2026
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Coordonnateur de recherche clinique/Clinical Research Coordinator - Courtice, Ontario
IQVIA Laboratories
📍 Toronto, Ontario
Coordinate clinical studies; ensure protocol adherence
On-site · 24 hours per week · $40-50 USD/hour · Part-time
Posted May 18, 2026
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Arctic Ecology Student Research Assistant
Southwestern Ontario Field Unit, Parks Canada
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Assist Arctic ecology research and field data collection
Student Research Assistant
Posted Jun 01, 2026
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Student Research Assistant
Mcgill
📍 Various
Support data collection and notes for study.
Part-time · 8 hours/week · $31.44/hour · 2026-05-25 to 2026-12-31
Posted May 29, 2026
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Student Research Assistant (Indigenous Youth Pre-Med Club Support)
University of Regina
📍 Regina, SK
Support Indigenous youth wellness research and programming
Student · 10-15 hours/week · CUPE 2419 student hourly rate · Spring/Summer Term with possibility of extension
Posted May 29, 2026
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Student Research Assistant (Indigenous Youth Program Support)
University of Regina
📍 Regina, SK
Supports Indigenous youth programming and research
Student · Spring/Summer Term with extension possibility · Undergraduate Student Hourly Rate · Term
Posted May 29, 2026
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Senior Research Assistant, Forest Research Intern
University of Winnipeg
📍 Winnipeg, MB
Assist forest ecology research via field and labs
Internship · June 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026 · Paid · Summer 2026
Posted May 25, 2026
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Research Assistant- Intern
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
📍 North York, Ontario · Hybrid
Support research development for Holocaust Museum content
Seasonal Contract · 8 weeks (30 h/wk) · $19/hour · Summer
Posted May 22, 2026
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Student Research Assistant
Mcgill
📍 McGill College 2001
Assist design, analysis, and tool development
Part-time · 8 hours/week · $19.02/hour · 2026-05-13 to 2026-12-01
Posted May 21, 2026
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Research Assistant/Intern
Lakehead University
📍 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Support research design, data collection, reporting
Full-time · Contract · $37,146.20 - $39,657.80 · NOHFC-funded internship
Posted May 21, 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.