Department | School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity
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Director (Supervisor) | Amanda Wilson - Stories of Carceral Food Systems in Canada: Building the case for abolinist food justice |
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Job Profile |
Main Tasks | The Research Assistant will take the lead on conducting a media review and environmental scan to identify relevant examples and initiatives of carceral food systems in Canada. |
Detailed Job Description | With support and supervision from the Professor, the Research Assistant will: - Conduct a media review and environment scan to identify relevant projects, activities and events that help us understand the tensions and dynamics within carceral food systems in Canada.
- Generate a database to categorize the examples identified.
- Draft plain-language summaries of the examples identified.
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Who can Apply | Full-time students at the PhD level.
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Language Requirements | Fluent English reading and writing skills.
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Statement of Qualification | - Attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
- Experience conducting media scans and literatures reviews.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to synthesize information.
- Knowledge of carceral food systems an asset.
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Special Requirements |
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Start Date of the Contract | November 2026
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Total Hours | 100 hours
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Salary Rate | According to the applied rate |
Application Deadline | November 2026
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