The Lowdown

Position: Research Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Location: Newfoundland & Labrador / Remote
Hours: 35 hours/week
Pay: $20/hour
Type: 8-week contract
Deadline to apply: Rolling interviews until position is filled (or April 30, 2026)
Start date: As early as May 4, 2026 (flexible)

About The Independent

The Independent produces public-interest journalism in service to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We do not rely on advertising revenues and we don’t put our work behind a paywall. The Indy relies on grants, fundraising, and the donations of a growing body of supporters who fund our mission to provide voice and coverage to the people of this province and the issues that matter to them.

Our priority areas of reporting include grassroots activism, the environment, climate change, Indigenous rights, labour, gender equity, racial justice, the arts, press freedom and politics.

About the Job

The Research Assistant will conduct research, provide analysis and recommendations for features and content on our website, and draft infographics and other visual aids for articles.

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

For further details, see the ad on the Government of Canada’s Job Bank.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Research (via internet, archives, etc.);
• Proven ability to work independently;
• Knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador issues and politics;
• Some understanding of government policy-making;
• Good organizational skills;
• Track record of meeting deadlines.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position to Board Secretary Kaila Mintz at kaila [dot] mintz [at] theindependent [dot] ca. Please indicate in your application if you are seeking consideration as a youth facing barriers to employment.