Research Assistant

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Regina Careers is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ethics applications, data collection, and outreach to addiction treatment centres across Canada. The role centers on organizing data, developing a Qualtrics questionnaire, and coordinating with research sites on campus.

The position runs 10 hours per week for 15 weeks, with a focus on structured, detail-oriented work within the Social Work department.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills (email and possibly phone communication with treatment centres).
• Knowledge of Qualtrics or willingness to learn Qualtrics independently.
• Interest in learning about systemic structure and organization of addiction services in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparing an application for the Research Ethics Board at the University of Regina and other institutions, as necessary.
• Developing a Qualtrics questionnaire.
• Compiling a list of addiction treatment centres across Canada with contact information.
• Facilitating contact with addiction treatment centres to administer questionnaire.
• Assisting in organizing collected data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Qualtrics

Canada addiction services knowledge

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Research Assistant

Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in preparing a application for the Research Ethics Board at the University of Regina and other institutions, as necessary;
• Developing a Qualtrics questionnaire;
• Compiling a list of addiction treatment centres across Canada with contact information;
• Facilitating contact with addiction treatment centres to administer questionnaire;
• Assisting in organizing collected data.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Solid communication skills (email and possibly phone communication with treatment centres);
• Knowledge of Qualtrics or willingness to learn Qualtrics independently;
• Interest in learning about systemic structure and organization of addiction services in Canada.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260796SS Position Title Research Assistant Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work Unit Social Work - Student Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 1

Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours October 5, 2026 – February 15, 2027
10hrs/week x 15 weeks
Remote Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information [e-mail] Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Job Close Date 10/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

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.

Diversity Statement

The 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 Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

Reference Letter

Minimum References 2 Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

• * Please provide your University of Regina Student ID Number (Open Ended Question)

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Info

Optional Documents