Student Research Assistant

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina is seeking a Student Research Assistant for a project on Missing Children and Indigenous burial sites. Open to currently registered undergraduate and graduate students in Arts-Politics and International Studies.

You will assist with archival research, literature reviews, and dissemination, while handling confidential materials with discretion. You must have relevant Indigenous studies coursework, an OCAP certificate, and experience in library research.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Indigenous studies; politics; international studies; geography; or history.
• Hold a Fundamentals of OCAPÒ certificate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of residential schools, colonialism, and Indigenous peoples of the plains.
• Training or experience in Indigenous research.
• Proficiency locating journal articles and academic literature.
• Ability to synthesize themes from a wide literature range.
• Experience in library searches, annotated bibliographies, writing literature reviews.
• CV and a letter of intent explaining how you meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in research on archives.
• Lead or participate in an annotated bibliography, literature review, or publication.
• Develop materials for research dissemination.
• Disseminate research results, including community presentations.
• Organize documents and tasks for the project.
• Attend work meetings with the research team.

Skills

Literature review

Annotated bibliography

Research organization

Discretion with sensitive topics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Indigenous studies or related fields

Tools

OCAP certificate

Job description

Student Research Assistant

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

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.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260930SS Position Title Student Research Assistant Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Politics and International Studies Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary This position is open to currently registered undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Regina.

For the project “Documentation Centre for Research on Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools,” the research assistant will undertake and assist with research. Tasks will include:

• Leading and taking part in research on archives;
• Leading and taking part in an annotated bibliography, literature review, or publication;
• Developing materials for research dissemination;
• Taking part in research dissemination, including presentations to communities;
• Organizing documents and tasks;
• Taking part in work meetings with the research team;
• Supporting and collaborating with the research team in research-related tasks;
• Please note that this project deals with emotionally difficult subjects, and requires great discretion.

Position Requirements Requirements :

• Hold a university degree in the fields of Indigenous studies; politics; international studies; geography; or history;
• Hold a Fundamentals of OCAPÒ (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession) certificate;
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of issues tied to residential schools, to colonialism, and to the current realities of the Indigenous peoples of the plains;
• Have training or experience in Indigenous research;
• Proficiency with locating journal articles and other academic literature;
• Ability to synthesize themes from a wide range of literature;
• Have training or experience in library searches, developing annotated bibliographies, writing literature reviews and journal publications;
• Candidates will provide a CV and a letter of intent that explains how they meet these requirements and have the necessary skills to fulfill these tasks.

Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Approximately 150 hours Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) November 2 2026 - April 30, 2027 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information

Job Open Date 10/20/2026 Job Close Date 10/27/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions 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.

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 Human Rights Code.

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents