Research Assistant – Alumni Interviews (9 week term)

Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts

Regina Campus

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.

Duties:

• Work with Program Coordinator to identify suitable SIFC-FNUniv alumni from 1976 to 2026 to participate in the 50th Anniversary Alumni Podcast Series
• Contact potential participants to confirm participation and booking suitable times for interviews
• Research participants prior to interview
• Tailor question list to individual guests
• Record interviews - including managing and ensuring audio quality
• Draft and record intros and outros for each episode
• Other related duties assigned by Program Coordinator

Qualifications: Graduate of the BA Indigenous Communication Arts program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the history and mission of FNUniv and it's alumni community
• Knowledge of journalism interview practices and ethics
• Knowledge of basic audio recording and podcast production concepts learned in courses like INCA 351 Advanced Radio Production
• Experience with research methods and background preparation for interviews
• Demonstrated ability to develop open ended questions, active listening, listening respectfully and patiently, dealing with emotions, follow up on details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport,
• Experience with scheduling
• Experience with operating audio recorders, basic editing with Audacity/Audition
• Experience conducting background research
• Ability to summarize interviews and writing intros/outros
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Experience adapting interview questions during conversation
• Experience interviewing people for journalism assignments, podcast production, community engagement, writing article/profiles

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.

**Closing Date:**March 20, 2026

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.