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Research Assistant

University of B C Staff Pension Plan · $284.3M budget · Since 1972

Why University of B C Staff Pension Plan

FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides members with pensions and other retirement, death, and termination benefits.

  • Expenses: Payments of benefits for retirees and terminated members. Revenue: Members' contributions, University's contributions, transfer from other plans.$82.8M spent in FY2025

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$149K
1 officer reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$94.6M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Spent on programs
78%
of spending
Looks good: 78% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+66%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
370 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 370.3 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 0000
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Assistant Department Hall Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $26.83 - $29.42 CAD Hourly Posting End Date October 15, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Job End Date October 31, 2027 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

To provide research and administrative support in the field of medical genetics and pediatrics to one principal investigator involved in international collaborative interdisciplinary research. Organizational Status The incumbent reports directly to Dr. Judith G. Hall and works with other faculty, co-investigators, trainees, graduate students, and staff related to ethics, projects, grants, and professional organizations. Work Performed Performs literature searches using terms provided by the PI, retrieves publications, and adds references to draft manuscripts. Prepares and submits manuscripts, handles submission paperwork and correspondence, and maintains related records.

Drafts correspondence and nomination or support letters, and prepares research presentations from written materials under the PI’s direction. Maintains research publication and reference records, contact lists, and the PI’s academic CV. Organizes and prepares research documents for distribution. Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors or miscommunications could jeopardize relationships and collaborations with investigators, trainees, and subjects. Errors in reporting procedures, could result in a waste of financial resources, non-renewal of research funding, or loss of currently held funding.

Inadequate documentation, organization, communication, and planning may adversely affect the image and reputation of the investigator. Supervision Received This position will report to the Principal Investigator. Once oriented by the PI, job duties are carried out independently. Supervision Given None Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree, preferably in the life sciences, health sciences, or social sciences are deemed as assets. Completion…

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About University of B C Staff Pension Plan

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