Student Assistant - DICE Multiple projects

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus is hiring a Student Research Assistant to support diverse digital projects. You will work with peers and researchers to perform literature reviews, data tasks, and prototype software solutions under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and timely delivery of project milestones. The position is designed for students or recent graduates in Computer Science or related fields, with a preference for AI/ML exposure.

Qualifications

• Must be a student or recent graduate.
• Diploma in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry partners to support digital needs.
• Perform literature reviews and write technical reports.
• Prototype software solutions as requested by clients.
• Prepare equipment and datasets for field/lab work.
• Clean data and assist in ML model tuning.
• Help document project progress and user manuals.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

WHMIS / lab safety training

Education

Diploma in Computer Science or related

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P17787 Posting Title Student Assistant - DICE Multiple projects Classification Unclassified Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Other Location(s) Building Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr. Other Building DICE - Innovation Place Date Posted 08/21/2026 Closing Date 09/01/2026 JIQ # Start Date 09/01/2026 End Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work To Be Assigned Bargaining Unit Research/Unclassified Hours of Work To be Assigned Salary Range As per Unclassified Wage Grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

To be assigned.

Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

The Student Research Assistant works collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs. This position reports to a Research Manager, however Student Research Assistant will be a part of a project where additional direction may be provided by different Senior Researchers or Research Managers. A Student Research Assistant, works closely with peers to perform literature reviews, write research reports, as well as perform technical needs of the project which may include programming, installing software, creating datasets, cleaning data, and tuning machine learning models.

• Programming software solution prototypes as defined by our partners/clients.
• Conducting research and literature reviews.
• Preparing equipment/materials for field/laboratory operations.
• Data gathering/entry and maintaining integrity of data collected.
• Collate data collected and perform preliminary data analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal progress reports, technical reports, and user manuals as required.

• Adhere to non-disclosure agreements.
• Adhere to all relevant field/laboratory safety precautions.
• Perform general field/laboratory equipment maintenance duties.
• Work with others in fostering a cooperative and supportive team environment.
• General laboratory duties

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience

Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Must be a student or recent grad.
• Minimum of completed or currently completing diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in AI and ML.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Respects and values diversity.
• WHMIS and laboratory safety trained or willing to obtain this training.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of Reference Contacts