Research Assistant

September 10, 2024

CDCI Research

Vancouver

PART TIME & FULL TIME

Title: Research Assistant
Position Type: Full Time/Part-Time
Location: Ottawa, ON; Calgary, AB (possibility of hybrid work)
Language Proficiency: English or Bilingual
Job Status: Short-term contract (possibility of renewal)
Closing Date: September 14, 2024
Founded in 1998, CDCI Research is one of Canada’s longest established historical research management and litigation support companies. CDCI Research has offices in both Ottawa and Vancouver and provides litigation support, historical and applied research and records management to public and private sector clients across Canada. To learn more about CDCI, please visit our website at www.cdci.ca.
CDCI Research is seeking qualified Research Assistant candidates for opportunities opening over the next several months. Candidates must be able to work in Ottawa at our office location, Library and Archives Canada, or at federal government client facilities as required.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Research Manager, the Research Assistant is responsible for working in databases and providing data entry services. This role also performs various document production and management tasks including photocopying, photographing and image editing, scanning and organizing documents.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform data entry of specified tombstone data from documents into databases
Perform routine document production tasks such as photocopying, photographing and image editing, scanning, filing, indexing and labeling documents according to project protocols
Conduct quality assurance of tombstone data in databases including proofreading and verifying document protocols are being followed
Maintain tracking/control sheets for various phases of the document production and data entry process
Communicate with team members and Research Manager when project issues arise related to document production, document management or data entry tasks
Other duties as assigned/required

Mandatory Experience and Qualifications:

Post-Secondary degree or diploma (those who are working towards a degree/diploma may be considered if they meet the other mandatory requirements)
Ability to work in English and French
Minimum of four months experience conducting document management activities with paper-based and electronic documents
Minimum of four months experience working with databases in a research or business environment
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize tasks
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Eligible to obtain PWGSC security clearance
Must be able to work out of our Ottawa office on a regular basis

Additional Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Litigation experience is preferred; especially in the area of e-Discovery
Experience working with document/data management software
Prior experience working with primary sources and archival documents
Experience working with Excel including creating tables and writing formulas
Holds PWGSC Secret security clearance

CDCI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and more.
If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by September 14, 2024. In your response, please detail in bullet point fashion how your skills align to each of the noted qualification criteria.
CDCI Research would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
CDCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.