Winter 2025-26 GAA Positions


UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER
Faculty of Education

Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education

Winter 2025-26 GAA Positions


Posted on July 24, 2025 | Application Deadline: Thursday, Aug 7, 2025

Peer Advisors

  1. SPED Peer Advisor GAA – 1 opening (September 01, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
  2. SACP Peer Advisor GAA  – 1 opening (September 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026)
  3. MERM Peer Advisor GAA – 1 opening (September 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026)
  4. CNPS Peer Advisor GAA – 1 opening (September 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026)

Time commitment and pay

This Graduate Academic Assistant position is a 5 hour/week commitment from September 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026 (extended to June 30, 2026, for the SPED Peer Advisor), with a stipend of $4,000. While there is some flexibility with scheduling work hours, the GAA will be expected to hold weekly office hours and will need to work under the supervision of the Area Coordinator and Graduate Program Assistant for on-campus hours for some tasks.

Application Procedure

To apply, please send your cover letter and current CV to: ecps.administration@ubc.ca

Applications should include the current CV and a letter indicating why you are interested in the position and what you feel you have to contribute to the Department.

Support GAA

ECPS Research Methodology Support GAA – 1 opening

Time commitment and pay

This appointment is a 10 hour/week commitment from Sept. 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 with a stipend of $9,000.  The stipend is based on an average of 10 hours per week throughout the above time period; however, a flexible work schedule is expected to accommodate fluctuations in need and course offerings throughout the entire year beginning in September.

Application Procedure

To apply, please send your cover letter and current CV to: ecps.administration@ubc.ca. The cover letter should describe: why you are interested in the position; your experience with research methods, measurement, statistical analysis, and quantitative software; and what you think you can contribute to the position.

ECPS Social Justice Committee Support GAA – 1 opening

Time commitment and pay

GAA position is open to support the activities of the ECPS Social Justice Committee for 5 hours per week, September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026, with a stipend of $4000 in total. To be eligible, applicants must be a current graduate student of ECPS.

Application Procedure

To apply, please e-mail ecps.administration@ubc.ca, indicating your interest in the position, a brief resume with highlights of relevant background, and summary of days and times that you are able to work.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone or by mail, nor can we provide the status of applicants except to those who are selected for an interview.
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