Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on Sept 10, 2025

Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant for Data Analysis of digitized HBC records using Generative AI
Department: History and Sociology, Arts
Wage or Salary: $17.53/hr
Hours of Work: 10 hrs. per week
Start Date: Sept 15, 2025
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment) Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025, 4 months
Course title and number (if applicable): Not Applicable
Date Issued: Qualifications/Experience: Aug 29, 2025

Qualifications/Experience:

Be a BU student.
Be familiar with Microsoft suite, Generative AI such as Chat GPT, Teams and Zoom, and Workforce payroll system.
Have experience in crunching data using generative AI.
Be available for training.
Be able to work independently and report regularly (every two weeks) to a supervisor, on completed work and up to date accounting of worked hours, as well as entering hours in the BU Workforce system.
Be meticulous in keeping accurate and clear files that contain the analysis of historical files, in multiple formats, including word and excel.
Be able to work flexible hours, up to but not more than 10 hrs. per week.

Duties:

The student research assistant will support Drs. Harms and Petrella in analyzing digitized records of from the Hudson Bay Company Archive, using generative AI, to code and find trends. The project provides support to the Anisininew Okimawan Tribal Council, of the Island Lake Region of Northern Manitoba, who have tasked Drs. Harms and Petrella to aid them in the recovery of their histories, by delving into the records taken by Hudson Bay Company’s Trade Post Managers, 1700s to the present.

To Apply: Email Dr. Patricia Harms at harmsp@brandonu.ca with a PDF file containing a cover letter (listing any relevant past employment experience) and a CV.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially
women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

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