User Experience Researcher Co-op/Intern

Description du poste:

Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months +
Date: May 4th - August 28th, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, ON.

As a part of our team, you will:
* Apply knowledge of methodology and practices of social science research.
* Work with cross-functional team members to define and prioritize research and develop UX metrics.
* Conduct empirical research to identify and extract meaningful patterns of user behavior.
* Generate user experience insights that will help drive product improvements

Profil requis du candidat:

* Currently a candidate for a Master's, Bachelor's degree, or Diploma in Human Psychology, Human-Centred Design, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
* Experience working across disciplines with designers, engineers, developers, and product teams
* Experience in applied product research and design thinking techniques is an asset. A user-focused approach to research is essential.
* Strong ability to communicate research findings and present suggestions in clear and engaging ways.
* Experience in moderating qualitative research.
It would be nice if you also had: 
* User experience tools & skills, such as Figma, and design thinking skills.
* A portfolio of work you've done that demonstrates the research methods that you learned about user needs while conducting the research