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Research Assistant, International Trade and Investment

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada · Vancouver, British Columbia
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Posted 15 hours ago
CompanyAsia Pacific Foundation of Canada
LocationVancouver, British Columbia
Job typeFixed-Term Full-Time
Work modeNo
SourceBamboohr
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Position: Research Assistant, International Trade and Investment — Fixed-Term, Full Time
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is an independent not-for-profit organization focused on Canada’s relations with Asia. Our mission is to enable Canadians to understand, connect with, and succeed in Asia through research, education, convening, and initiatives that strengthen Canada–Asia engagement.
APF Canada is seeking a full-time Research Assistant, International Trade and Investment, for a fixed-term position from September 2026 to March 31, 2027.
The Research Assistant will support research and analysis on key trade and investment issues connecting Canada and the Asia Pacific region.
The role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, collecting and analyzing data, contributing to analytical reports and briefing materials, monitoring trade and investment trends, maintaining research datasets and resources, and supporting meetings, consultations, webinars, and events.
Key responsibilities include conducting background research and literature reviews; supporting research on free trade agreements, foreign direct investment (FDI), supply chains, critical minerals, and economic diversification; assisting with short-form publications and longer research reports; preparing briefing notes, presentations, and research summaries; and reviewing and verifying research information and data.
The Research Assistant will also support APF Canada’s Investment Monitor by collecting and maintaining data, tracking relevant investment announcements and trends, and helping ensure information is accurate and current. The position will provide research, administrative, and logistical support for meetings, consultations, workshops, webinars, and other International Trade and Investment program activities.
Candidates should have a master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field, such as economics, public administration, business administration, international business, political science, or international political economy. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, collecting and analyzing data, synthesizing complex information for general audiences, and managing multiple projects concurrently.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. Candidates should be proactive, able to work independently, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Experience with multilateral organizations, preparing briefings, managing projects, event management, or working with Canadian government agencies would be considered an asset.
Please review the full Job Description on APF Canada’s website for complete details regarding the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Eligibility and Work Arrangement
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. The successful candidate will be based in Vancouver, B.C., on a hybrid work arrangement. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday during standard office hours; however, the position may require domestic and international travel and flexibility to work outside regular office hours and on weekends.
Compensation
The compensation for this position is $32/hour.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents merged into one PDF file. Incomplete applications will not be considered:
One-page Cover Letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role;
Résumé detailing your education, skills, and professional experience;
Sample work portfolio or link to an online portfolio;
Names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for two professional references. References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.
The application deadline is October 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. The posting may close before the stated deadline if the position is filled.
Please add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure you receive correspondence regarding your application.
APF Canada recognizes AI as a tool that can support candidates during the job-search process, including for purposes such as polishing resumés. All applications are reviewed by a human. If selected for an interview, candidates are expected to participate without the use of AI tools so that we can assess their individual skills, experience, and ideas.
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Poste : Adjoint ou adjointe de recherche, Commerce international et investissement — poste à temps plein à durée déterminée
La Fondation Asie Pacifique du Canada (FAP Canada) est une organisation indépendante à but non lucratif qui se consacre au renforcement des relations entre le Canada et l'Asie. Notre mission est de permettre aux Canadiennes et aux Canadiens de mieux comprendre l’Asie, d’y tisser des liens et d’y réussir grâce à la recherche, à l’éducation, au rassemblement d’acteurs et d’actrices clés et à des initiatives qui renforcent l’engagement du Canada en Asie.
La FAP Canada est à la recherche d’un adjoint ou d’une adjointe de recherche à temps plein en commerce international et investissement, pour un poste à durée déterminée allant de septembre 2026 au 31 mars 2027.
La personne retenue appuiera les travaux de recherche et d’analyse portant sur des enjeux clés en matière de commerce et d’investissement qui relient le Canada et la région Asie-Pacifique.
Elle mènera des recherches qualitatives et quantitatives, recueillera et analysera des données, contribuera à la préparation de rapports analytiques et de documents d’information, assurera le suivi des tendances en matière de commerce et d’investissement, tiendra à jour les données et les ressources de recherche, et appuiera l’organisation de réunions, de consultations, de webinaires et d’événements.
Les principales responsabilités comprennent la réalisation de recherches documentaires et de revues de la littérature; l’appui aux travaux de recherche sur les accords de libre-échange, les IDE, les chaînes d’approvisionnement, les minéraux critiques et la diversification économique; la contribution à des publications de format court et à des rapports de recherche plus approfondis; la préparation de notes d’information, de présentations et de synthèses de recherche; ainsi que l’examen et la validation des données et des renseignements de recherche.
La personne titulaire du poste appuiera également l’Investment Monitor de la FAP Canada en recueillant et en tenant à jour les données pertinentes, en assurant le suivi des annonces et des tendances en matière d’investissement, et en contribuant à l’exactitude et à l’actualité de l’information. Le poste comprend également la prestation d’un soutien en recherche, en administration et en logistique dans le cadre des réunions, consultations, ateliers, webinaires et autres activités du programme de commerce international et investissement.
La personne candidate doit être titulaire d’une maîtrise, ou posséder une formation équivalente, dans un domaine pertinent, notamment l’économie, l’administration publique, les politiques publiques, la gestion, la science politique ou l’économie politique internationale. La personne idéale possède de l’expérience en recherche qualitative et quantitative, en collecte et en analyse de données, en synthèse d’information complexe destinée à un public général et en gestion simultanée de plusieurs projets.
D’excellentes aptitudes à la communication écrite et orale, à l’analyse, à l’organisation et aux relations interpersonnelles sont essentielles. La personne candidate doit faire preuve de proactivité et d’autonomie, être en mesure de travailler de façon indépendante et être à l’aise dans un environnement dynamique et en évolution rapide. Une expérience de travail au sein d’une organisation multilatérale, de la préparation de documents d’

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