Employment Opportunities
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The Accessibility Institute has a reputation for conducting world-class research that advances accessibility for persons with disabilities. Visit the Projects webpage to learn more about ongoing and completed research projects.
We are regularly hiring staff to support ongoing and upcoming research projects and we are always looking to connect with skilled and talented individuals who share our passion for accessibility.
Apply to Current Opportunities.
Project Roles
The Accessibility Institute is regularly seeking individuals with experience and skills in the following roles:
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Seeking experienced researchers to lead projects which may include activities such as, but not limited to:
- literature reviews
- create and oversee data management plans
- collection of both qualitative and quantitative data
- establish focus group methodology and facilitate focus groups
- utilize measurements tools (such as Qualtrix, SPSS, etc.)
- professionally write findings, reports, and recommendations
- supervise project team
- work with external researchers and stakeholders
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Seeking candidates with experience in formal project management (not IT-based) who will be responsible for:
- ensuring that a project vision is implemented within set timelines
- deliverables are met
- reporting requirements are followed
- supporting a small project support team throughout research and/or knowledge mobilization activities
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Candidates with the ability to take on administrative support roles to coordinate the work of specific projects (i.e., one project at a time). Project Administrators and Coordinators will also support the Project Manager or Research Lead, Research Team, student research assistants, and other team members and stakeholders.
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Candidates able to build and implement knowledge mobilization strategies for specific projects. Key areas of expertise may include:
- training (including train the trainer)
- content development and curriculum design for both in-person and e-learning environments
- adult learning strategies
- needs assessment
- measurement and evaluation
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Candidates with knowledge of evaluation and performance measurement principles, practices, standards, tools and techniques, including but not limited to:
- developing evaluation questions
- data collection methods
- quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- logic models and results frameworks
- performance indicators
- user experience research
- client journey mapping techniques
- quality assurance
- program assessment
- using specialized software such as SPSS, NVivo, etc.
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Individuals from the disability community with expertise in one or more types of disabilities and/or domains. Community Liaisons and Special Advisors join a project for its duration and should be available for regular consultation and review of project materials and resources. This work could be full-time, part-time, or contract and as needed. Eligible individuals will be compensated for their time.
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Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with an interest in developing their research, communication, and administrative skills.
Areas of Research
Our research projects require expertise in and knowledge of one or more of the following visible and non-visible disabilities and industries:
- Physical
- Mental
- Intellectual
- Cognitive
- Neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and autism
- Learning
- Communication
- Sensory
- Mobility
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Employment
- Transportation
- Procurement
- Acoustics
- Daily Living
- Education
Project-Based Work
All research project-based positions are supported through external funders (Tri-Council, provincial ministries, Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), etc.) and have defined start and end dates. The nature of these positions involves limited access to Carleton University resources and benefits. There will be no opportunity for contract extensions. Positions will vary in length depending on the needs of each project.
Current Opportunities
We are currently hiring for the following departmental and research project-based positions. Click a job title to view the position description and application details.
There are no open positions at this time. Please check back soon for new employment opportunities!
| Job Title, Project/Initiative | Funder | Start and End Date | Deadline to Apply |
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If you have skills and experience in one or more Project Roles and are interested in working with the Institute on a future research project, please send a copy of your resume to accessibility.institute@carleton.ca to be added to the Institute’s candidate pool.
Contact
For more information about working with the Accessibility Institute or to inquire about any open positions, please email the Accessibility Institute.