Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Justice Studies Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
I am seeking applicants for one Research Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in a research project as outlined below.
Project Title – Complex Needs and Community Services: Exploring Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults and Community Service Providers in Saskatchewan
In the current project, we will explore the complex needs (health, social, etc.) of formerly incarcerated older adults, connecting them to the benefits and challenges of community services. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how complex needs are experienced in community spaces, and how these factors affect the lives of older adults upon release from incarceration, and community service providers in their work to facilitate services for this unique, vulnerable population.
Our objectives are (1) to identify the challenges formerly incarcerated older adults face; (2) assess the implementation of community services (i) by community service providers, and (ii) for formerly incarcerated older adults who are navigating services; and (3) suggest changes that must be made to community services.
Typical Duties include:
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Conduct a comprehensive literature review
-
Assist principal investigator with ethics application
-
Communicate with principal investigator on a regular basis
-
Transcription, data coding, and analysis
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Perform other related duties as required
Position Requirements
Preferred Skills & Abilities:
- Advanced writing skills
- Previous experience with Nvivo
- Time management
**Qualifications:**The preferred candidate should be enrolled in a certificate or degree in social science or humanities. The preferred candidate is required to be enrolled at the University of Regina.
Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
Up to a maximum of 4 hours per week between October 2025 and July 2026.
Course Modality N/A Course Dates and Time N/A Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 15, 2025 - July 30, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Dr. James Gacek
James.Gacek@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
10/12/2025
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.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
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.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Justice Studies Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
I am seeking applicants for one Research Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in a research project as outlined below.
Project Title – Complex Needs and Community Services: Exploring Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults and Community Service Providers in Saskatchewan
In the current project, we will explore the complex needs (health, social, etc.) of formerly incarcerated older adults, connecting them to the benefits and challenges of community services. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how complex needs are experienced in community spaces, and how these factors affect the lives of older adults upon release from incarceration, and community service providers in their work to facilitate services for this unique, vulnerable population.
Our objectives are (1) to identify the challenges formerly incarcerated older adults face; (2) assess the implementation of community services (i) by community service providers, and (ii) for formerly incarcerated older adults who are navigating services; and (3) suggest changes that must be made to community services.
Typical Duties include:
-
Conduct a comprehensive literature review
-
Assist principal investigator with ethics application
-
Communicate with principal investigator on a regular basis
-
Transcription, data coding, and analysis
-
Perform other related duties as required
Position Requirements
Preferred Skills & Abilities:
- Advanced writing skills
- Previous experience with Nvivo
- Time management
**Qualifications:**The preferred candidate should be enrolled in a certificate or degree in social science or humanities. The preferred candidate is required to be enrolled at the University of Regina.
Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
Up to a maximum of 4 hours per week between October 2025 and July 2026.
Course Modality N/A Course Dates and Time N/A Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 15, 2025 - July 30, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Dr. James Gacek
James.Gacek@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
10/12/2025
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.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
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.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.