Research Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to work closely with faculty on evaluating Co-operatives First, a non-profit dedicated to co-operative education. Responsibilities include managing meetings, data collection, and report writing. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a social science and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This is a casual position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a social science discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are essential.
• Experience with quantitative research methods is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a research project evaluating Co-operatives First.
• Organize meetings and liaise with Co-operatives First.
• Collect data, conduct interviews, and write findings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of quantitative research methods

Experience conducting interviews

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science

Job description

Overview

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) and the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work in close collaboration with Drs. Marc-Andre Pigeon (Assistant Professor) and Dionne Pohler (Adjunct Professor), as well as doctoral student Dean Shamess. The candidate will manage a research project around an evaluation of Co-operatives First, a non-profit devoted to co-operative education and development. Duties include organizing meetings, liaising with Co-operatives First, collecting data, conducting interviews, writing up findings, and other associated duties as assigned. The general location of work will be the Diefenbaker Building where JSGS is located. Some remote work is possible.

Details

Required Number of Hours: Casual, up to 20 hours per week

Duration of Employment: October 16, 2025, up to October 15, 2026

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a social science discipline (i.e., political science, history, economics, sociology).

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods
• Experience conducting interviews and other methods of data collection
• Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively

To Apply

• Applicants must include the following in a single PDF file: cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and email addresses of two references
• Applications must be sent via email to [e-mail]. The subject line should read: “Application – RA for Co-operatives First Project”
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to avoid using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate their application. We want to learn about you, not the average (within some standard deviation) of the population at large

Where a graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 9/11/2025
Closing Date: 9/24/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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