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We are committed to building inclusive ecosystems within
STEM education, research and employment in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
Get Involved
In order to sustain an inclusive STEM ecosystem, CISE-Atlantic depends on the generosity and support of our volunteers, collaborators, sponsors and partners. All contributions and donations, big or small, make a huge difference.
Become a Speaker
Interested in sharing your unique research or becoming a role model for youth? We are looking for STEM professionals to deliver talks and workshops. If you are Interested? Look into joining the roster.
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From delivering camps to purchasing program materials to creating videos and lesson plans, we are looking for financial support to ensure we offer quality programs and impactful educational content and resources.
Become a Partner
If you would like to dive deeper into the work of CISE-Atlantic, we are looking for partners (individuals and organizations) to collaborate with on initiatives and programs.
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We are looking to bring together a group of passionate and engaged volunteers to assist in bringing our programs to life! If this is something you are interested in, consider signing up.
Job Opportunities
Become a part of changing the face of STEM in Atlantic Canada, creating inclusive spaces that empower and support the present and future generations of STEM leaders and changemakers!
Research Assistant, CISE-Atlantic (May-August 2025)
Program: Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering – Atlantic
Location: Hybrid work environment, predominantly onsite at Dalhousie, University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contract Duration: May 5th – August 25th 2025 (16 weeks)
Position Type: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Temporary
Salary: $18,816 (includes 12% fringe benefits), equivalent to approx. $30/hr
Job Code: RA_Summer_2025
Version: April 02 2025_3
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager and the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support CISE-Atlantic in the development and deployment of survey and evaluation instruments. These instruments will assess the impact of CISE-Atlantic initiatives on advancing inclusion, addressing issues of underrepresentation, and creating systems-change in STEM education, research and employment.
The Research Assistant will work closely with the CISE-Atlantic team as well as regional and national Program collaborators.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop qualitative and quantitative survey instruments for CISE-Atlantic initiatives, e.g., Physics in the Rural Classroom and the Work-Integrated Learning in Physics Program
- Write research ethics applications for relevant universities and K-12 school boards, districts and regional centres
- Ensure the integrity of the data collected through the developed survey instruments, adhering to relevant policies and legislation related to privacy, and confidentiality and respecting the principles of OCAP
- Analyze data collected, synthesizing data and preparing reports
- Coordinate and schedule focus group sessions
- Organize and schedule meetings with CISE-Atlantic collaborators for social impact
Qualifications
- Full or part-time graduate student enrolled at Dalhousie University
- Completed master’s degree in a relevant program (e.g., MA, MSW, MSc)
- Enrollment in a relevant STEM or social science graduate program
Valuable Experience
- Significant experience using data collection and qualitative and quantitative analysis tools, e.g., Qualtrics, R, SPSS, NVivo
- Experience conducting focus group sessions
- Experience engaging with equity-deserving communities
- Experience conducting research, data analysis and report writing
- Experience writing ethics applications
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resumé and cover letter by email to the Program Manager, [email protected], by 4:30pm AT on April 15th.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
External: X-Oceans Outreach Facilitator
X-Oceans Outreach Facilitator, Indigenous Learners (Designated Position)
X-Oceans Outreach Facilitator, Black and African Nova Scotian Learners (Designated Position)
Job Eligibility
- Current Dalhousie University Undergraduate Student
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in STEM programs
- Candidates must identify as Indigenous for the Outreach Facilitator, Indigenous Learners (OFIL) position.
- Candidates must identify as Black and/or African Nova Scotian for the Outreach Facilitator, Black and African Nova Scotian Learners (OFBANSL) position.
Location: St. Francis Xavier University, Biology Department
Contract Duration: 8 weeks, 30-35 hours/week (May-June)
Salary: $18/hour
Position Vacancies: 4 Total – 2 OFIL, 2 OFBANSL
Description
Funded by Dalhousie University’s Ocean Frontier Institute, the Outreach Facilitator will assist the Program Coordinator in running the X-Oceans outreach program across communities in Nova Scotia.
The Outreach Facilitator will be based at St. Francis Xavier University for the duration of the contract and accommodations will be provided free of charge to the successful candidate.
Yes, that’s right! With this position you will have the opportunity to see the province, get paid for delivering activities to young minds, develop your leadership and communication skills, and have your accommodations covered in beautiful Antigonish during the months of May and June!
How to apply?
Interested applicants must send a cover letter and resume (or CV) to [email protected] with the email subject titled “X-Oceans Outreach Facilitator, Indigenous Learners (Designated Position)” or “X-Oceans Outreach Facilitator, Black and African Nova Scotian Learners (Designated Position)”.
Application deadline: April 11th at 11:59PM AT.
