Chandaria Research Centre - Research Officer

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity:

The Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) acts as a hub of collaboration and creativity at Branksome Hall by conducting original research projects and sharing evidence with the community—including our employees, students, parents, alums, and the education sector more broadly. Our research focuses on teaching and learning, well-being and international mindedness. We share information and knowledge widely through conferences, partnerships and publications, and contribute to the fields of education and educational psychology.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Officer will participate in the design, execution and reporting of various Chandaria Research Centre projects supporting the school values, missions, and strategic direction. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of diverse quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, strong research coordination and administrative skills, and excellent communication skills with a passion for writing.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting literature reviews, writing annotated bibliographies, project proposals, grant applications, and other research documents
• Implementing and executing the full research cycle using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Contributing to developing research questions, creating research instruments and protocols, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting as required
• Maintaining accurate study records and ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelines
• Preparing progress reports and summarize insights for stakeholders
• Creating and editing research-based content, including articles, reports, presentations, infographics, and videos, regarding the Chandaria Research Centre’s work
• Drafting research communications for newsletters, the CRC website, and research-based information guides
• Support ethics submissions, collecting forms, maintaining databases, etc.
• Support the planning and execution of research events
• Provide research support to students and teachers conducting research projects

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Doctorate degree is required, with experience in research with children and youth, in the areas of teaching and learning, well-being, and/or international mindedness
• Prior role as a Research Assistant/Officer within a university, non-profit, or professional learning community, with a dedicated focus on educational innovation, global engagement, and/or student well-being
• Advanced training in research methods and data analysis
• Strong command of both quantitative and qualitative research design, alongside robust statistical analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SPSS or R, NVivo or MAXQDA, and survey platforms (Qualtrics/SurveyMonkey). Mastery of Google Suite is expected; familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe, Tableau) is a definite asset.
• A proven track record of conducting comprehensive literature reviews, drafting executive summaries, and translating complex data into accessible written materials.
• Demonstrated success in taking a project through the full research cycle is desirable
• Prior involvement in preparing academic manuscripts and drafting materials for conference presentations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work accurately and problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of research
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to high quality of work; ability to solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of research
• Keen attention to detail

Target Hiring Range: $66,238.43 - $99,357.64

How to Apply:

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (eg: resume, cover letter).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning June 5th, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall – Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.