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Qualitative Data Archivist (CLNx ID: 262101)
About the Role
The Qualitative Data Archivist team supports Design Researchers on all design thinking projects by facilitating data analysis and ensuring qualitative data is processed and stored appropriately. The team is also responsible for maintaining the Innovation Hub’s large database on the qualitative research software (Dedoose). Tasks for this role include transcription, de-identification, and anonymization of data. The team also uses Dedoose to conduct qualitative coding, applying appropriate research codes and tags to the stored data. To assist the design research teams in the data analysis process, the team analyzes and manages existing data in the Innovation Hub database using archival coding. Working with existing data is an important aspect of this role.
Job duties include:
- Analyzing qualitative interview-based and ethnographic data in the qualitative research software program (Dedoose)
- Working with project databases and ensuring project data is stored accurately and with integrity
- Supporting and training research teams to conduct qualitative coding of data
- Verifying that team coding meets standard
- Suggesting new codes as necessary
- Data mining and extracting existing qualitative data from the database
- Supporting teams in the qualitative analysis of interview-based data by uncovering trends in the data & distilling the key themes
Qualifications:
- Qualitative data analysis skills including qualitative thematic and archival coding
- Coaching abilities to help others learn to code and analyze data effectively
- Data analysis, insight formation, and knowledge translation skills
- Flexibility to work with different teams & integrate diverse perspectives
- Ability to self-organize and manage tight and often competing deadlines
- Written & oral communication skills
- High attention to detail to ensure all data is stored and coded correctly
- Data management experience, organization & recordkeeping
- Desire to enhance the student experience at U of T
- Reliability and accountability
Job Details
- Contract Length: May 2026 to August 2026
- Hours: 6-8 hours per week, in-person
- Wage: $17.60/hour
How to Apply
Please submit an authentically written cover letter specific to this role as well as a current resume to be considered for this position. In your cover letter please explain why you are interested in this role and how you feel your experiences (both professional and personal) qualify you as an ideal candidate. Applications that are general and not tailored to the role will not be considered. Please apply for just one role at the Innovation Hub – we'll consider you for other roles we think you might be qualified for. We look forward to your application. Because our work is human centred, we really want to get to know you through your application. We cherish when applications are written in your authentic voice, without the use of AI.
Job applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with interviews to follow. The application deadline is Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
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Questions
If you have questions about the role, email innovationhub@utoronto.ca for more information.
Working at the Innovation Hub - A Learning Opportunity
At the Innovation Hub, student employees are central to our work. We seek to design with students rather than for students. Working at the Innovation Hub, you will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of passionate people where you'll learn valuable skills, meet great people, have fun, and join a vibrant and innovative community. Everyone is welcome here. Full training is provided for this role, including a full-day orientation to learn about design thinking and workplace skills, 1:1 coaching at least 3 times over the term, and regular team-building events. Over the last 10 years the Innovation Hub has developed a full training program that we know works - because our alumni are working in great careers. The most important thing to us is your development. By the end of your work-study, you'll gain immense workplace knowledge and have the ability to express that experience to employers. You'll network with past and present members of our team, experienced U of T staff, and other stakeholders within the U of T community. The Innovation Hub is also a big commitment. We suggest you read about our work prior to applying on our website at uoft.me/innovationhub and learn more about our roles at uoft.me/iHubWorkStudy.
Anti-Oppression Commitment
The Innovation Hub is committed to being equitable, anti-oppressive and to prioritizing the lived experiences of marginalized students. As such, any forms of discrimination will not be tolerated, including but not limited to racism, sexism, islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and anti-Semitism.
Technology Resources Required
Students are required to have a working laptop or device that can connect to the internet with the ability to access MS Office 365
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