User Experience Researcher – Winter 2026 Co-op

Job Description

Overview

User Experience Researcher - Winter 2026 Co-op at D2L. D2L is a cloud company modernizing education and the Future of Work. We seek an aspiring UX researcher to plan and conduct research on UX design projects that impact millions of users worldwide. The goal is to understand user problems, develop empathy, and help create a product that is easy, flexible, and smart. UX Research is part of the Product Design Team, collaborating closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Developers across our Technology, Engineering, and Design organization.

We invest in growth and learning, and co-ops are expected to engage deeply with the team and contribute to research throughout the project lifecycle.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 16th at 9:00am ET to be included in initial application reviews. Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the experimental design process
• Collaborate closely with Product Designers and Product Managers
• Facilitate moderated UX Research studies
• Lead research operations efforts for studies (recruitment, tools, materials, etc.)
• Assist with data analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
• Communicate research findings to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Contribute to team meetings and help colleagues grow

What D2L is looking for

• Completed at least 1 research methods course
• Experience with research design and controlled data collection
• Experience recruiting and testing participants
• Experience working in a team
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity and interest in AI tools (ChatGPT, CoPilot, etc.)

Education

Currently a candidate for Bachelors degree or diploma in Psychology or a related field.

Compensation and Benefits

Weekly Salary Range: $850 — $1,350 CAD. The base salary is determined by knowledge, skills, education, training, and experience, aligned to market data for location and school-specific surveys.

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave-related activities
• Employee wellbeing (mental health services, EFAP, financial planning, etc.)
• Competitive benefits package
• Home internet reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition
• Social events
• Dog-friendly offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne

Schedule and Privacy

Schedule: Co-op/Internship. By submitting an application, you acknowledge consent for D2L to use and store your information for evaluating candidates, share within the D2L family of companies and vendors for processing, and contact you for other opportunities. D2L may have vendors and systems in jurisdictions outside your residence. For privacy information, please review D2L’s Privacy Statement.

Do not forward agency resumes. D2L is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. If you have accessibility needs, please email careers@d2l.com for accommodation arrangements. Information relating to accommodations will be handled confidentially.