Summer Student - Research, Measurement and Data Analytics

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to fostering increased access to the arts across Canada. As part of this commitment, the Council is undertaking initiatives to strengthen its presence and relationship in the North, as well as in Alberta. In the North, the Council hasestablishedco-delivery partnerships with the Inuit Art Foundation, the Government of NorthwestTerritoriesand the Government of Yukon, to provide tailored support to communities in alignment with their specific needs and priorities. The Alberta Focus Initiative has also been launched toestablishan on-the ground presence in Alberta with the aim to strengthen engagement and collaboration with Alberta’s vibrant arts community, as well as to deepen the Council’s understanding of the community’s unique realities.

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Research and Evaluation, the Student will:

Contribute to research and evaluation concerning the activities of the Canada Council and the arts in the North and in Alberta. Contribute to projects in collaboration with staffacross the organizationrelated to research, impact measurement,evaluationand knowledge mobilization to better support communities across Canada. Conductanalysis and report on the impact of co-delivery partnerships in the North as well as the Alberta Focus Initiative, drawing from survey and administrative data. Conduct a scanning of research related to arts communities in the North and in Alberta. Develop strategies to share information in a clear,succinctand engaging way with key audiences to communicate the impact of these initiatives as well as areas of improvement.

Benefits for the summer student

Practical skills and work experience in applied research, providinga strong foundationfor a future career inthe publicservice. Opportunities to develop or deepen researchmethodologyskills, depending on the student’s background and training. Exposure to the work of multiple teams across the Council, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and consultants. Participation in webinars and meetings related to research in the arts and culture sector, expanding sector knowledge and professional networks.

Who is eligible to apply?

This program is intended for students. To be considered, you must:

Currently be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondaryinstitution; Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in the next academic year (proof will berequired) Be a Canadian citizen, permanentresidentor a student with a valid study permit (for international students); Meet the basic requirements of the positions.

Duration

The duration of employment for the Summer Student Program is sixteen (16) weeks.Students will start work on May 11, 2026.

The student should be enrolled in one of the following:

AMaster’sor PhD program ina socialscience, humanities, or health‑related discipline.

Quantitative,qualitativeand mix-methods researchknowledge andexperience Excellent writtenand oralcommunications skills Ability to work independently Ability to collaborate effectively with others

This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are:

An intermediate level in oral(B ) An intermediate level inreading comprehension(B ) An intermediate level in writing.(B )

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