University Research Associate (URA)

The position of University Research Associate is intended primarily to be a full-time research position for a person having academic qualifications similar to those required for appointment to the faculty. The individual may attain project tenure but continuation of the position will be dependent upon the availability of funds. For example:

University Research Associate

RRSDA Reference

1996-002 Personnel Files: Academic Employees (Non-Continuing)

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Checklist for URA appointment

Documents Checklist	Document Retention	Document Type in eTRACS	Office of Responsibility (for viewing)
Appointment Letter From Dean (Copy of signed letter); Dean's office keeps original		Final Offer
Recommendation for Appointment Form		Recommendation for Appointment Form
Copies of any letters/correspondence from faculty requesting hire (with details of recommendation)		Recommendation Letter for Appointment?
Research Accounting approval (likely email)		Approval of Research Accounting
Resume/CV and/or application		CV
Proof of Highest Degree		Proof of Degree
General Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement		General Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement
Personal Data Form		Personal Data Form
TD1-BC Form		TD1 BC Form
TD1 Federal Form		TD1 Federal Form
Copy of Work Permit or Permanent Resident Card and Social Insurance Number (if applicable)		Proof of Permanent Residency / Work Permit
Banking information – void cheque/direct deposit information		Banking Information

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