Student Research Assistant

University of Regina

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.|Please see Special Instructions for more details.If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a "Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus" letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.Position DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number 20251826SS
Position Title Student Research Assistant
Faculty/Department Johnson Shoyama Graduate School
Unit Johnson Shoyama Graduate School
Employee Group CUPE 2419
CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A
Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1
Position SummaryA successful applicant will work with the principal investigator on the project “Assessing Municipal Community Plans and Federal Policies through the Well-being Lens”. In particular, the student research assistant will collect municipal official community plans, analyze whether well-being considerations are present in these plans and then document discoveries in an information database. Additionally, the student research assistant will review the websites of Government of Canada's three central agencies and collect policies, reports and departmental plans for the purpose of identifying which of them reflect the well-being lens.
Position RequirementsThis position is open to fourth-year undergraduate honors students or graduate students (Master's or PhD level). The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent document analysis skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. Familiarity with Saskatchewan municipal governance is an asset.
Physical DemandsMust be available to begin immediately. Applicants must provide a cover letter, a CV and two reference contacts.
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work Hours15 hours per week
Course Modality
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 15 weeks
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not TargetedAdditional InformationContact Information
Job Open Date 08/28/2025
Job Close Date 09/03/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Application InstructionsIf you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
Diversity StatementThe University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.Reference LetterReference LetterMinimum References 2
Maximum ReferencesSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently enrolled at the University of Regina?
  • No Response
  • No
  • Yes
  • What is your student ID number?
(Open Ended Question) * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
  • Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
Documents RequiredRequired Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference Contact Info
Optional Documents * Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2
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