Research Assistant – Service Costing Methodology

Okanagan College

Research Assistant developing service-costing methodology for Okanagan College’s BC BTAC. Building Excel costing tools, validating service costs, and presenting applied-research recommendations.

Posted 8/20/2026contractPenticton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$18 - CA$24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and tool creation. Capable of conducting thorough research and presenting findings effectively.

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Analytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCosting Methodology DevelopmentResearch SkillsWritten and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Costing MethodologiesData AnalysisExcel FormulasExcel TablesCosting Tools Development

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-SolvingIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Applied ResearchBusiness AnalysisService DeliveryProject Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct background research on costing methodologies used by laboratories, applied research centres, and service organizations
Review existing BC BTAC service information and pricing data
Identify and categorize key cost components involved in service delivery
Assist in developing a standardized costing methodology
Create and test Excel-based costing tools and templates
Apply the methodology to representative services to validate the approach
Prepare a final report summarizing findings and recommendations
Present the final report to the project supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Motivated, detail-oriented student interested in applied research, business analysis, and process improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, tables, and basic data analysis
Good organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while meeting regularly with the project supervisor
Student status or degree earned relevant to Research Assistant wage classification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Remote work using Teams
Occasional in-person meetings in Penticton