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Who we are
Cathexis is a small consulting firm and Certified B Corp specializing in program evaluation. Our team is an incredible group of individuals whose various academic and professional backgrounds ultimately led us to a line of work where we help organizations measure, understand, and communicate their impact.
At any given time, our team is balancing 20-30 projects, primarily for public sector and not-for-profit clients. Our head office is in Toronto, though our team embraces a geographically dispersed and hybrid work style.
As an employer, Cathexis Consulting is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process.
Current opportunities
Youth Research Assistants
Position overview
This is a temporary contract position to provide research assistance for an evaluation of a sexual health
campaign in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories between March – May 2026. There are two positions
available.
The Youth Research Assistants will be responsible for working together to recruit youth, especially young
women (aged 16-24), in Yellowknife to complete a brief survey about attitudes and knowledge about STI
testing.
The sexual health campaign is tentatively scheduled to run for 4 weeks from April 27 – May 29, 2026,
and the surveys will run twice in the 3-4 weeks immediately before and after the campaign.
The primary goal of the Youth Research Assistants is to ensure as many youth and young women in
Yellowknife complete the surveys as is possible. We are aiming to get 200 valid responses to each
survey.
The work will take place 1) on various online platforms, 2) by phone and email, and 3) in the community
at various events and locations across Yellowknife.
Your qualifications
▪ Actively engaged in youth communities in Yellowknife
▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Confidence and the ability to work independently
▪ Interested in and knowledge of community-based research, including surveys (experience would
be an asset)
▪ Interested in sexual health education
▪ Basic understanding and commitment to research ethics, privacy and confidentiality
▪ Reliable access to your own computer and internet
▪ Digital literacy, social media and web skills
Number of positions
Two
Compensation
$25/hour
Hours & timing
The maximum number of hours for each Youth Research Assistant is 40 over the duration of the
contract, from March 2026 to early June 2026. Slightly more than half of the hours will be required mid-
March to mid-April (prior to the campaign) and the remainder in the last week of May to mid-June (after
the campaign).
Key dates
▪ Application deadline: February 27, 2026
▪ Interviews with qualified candidates and reference checks: Week of March 2-6, 2026
▪ Youth Research Assistants hired: Week of March 9-13, 2026
▪ Post-campaign survey (Youth Research Assistants will be actively recruiting survey participants
during this time): May 25-June 12, 2026 (tentative/subject to change)
▪ Post-campaign survey (Youth Research Assistants will be actively recruiting survey participants
during this time): May 25-June 12, 2026 (tentative/subject to change)
How to apply
Complete this online form by February 27, 2026. No cover letter or resume is required.
We will interview qualified candidates March 2-6, 2026 and request 2-3 relevant references who can
speak to your qualifications. While we thank all applicants for their interest, we will only contact you if
you are selected for an interview.
We are committed to anti-oppression, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage
applications from all qualified candidates. If you need accommodations for any or all aspects of this
process, please let us know by contacting isabella@cathexisconsulting.ca.