nɬeʔkepmxcín Research Assistant
About the role
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
nɬeʔkepmxcín Research Assistant
Department
Research Support | Matthewson | Department of Linguistics
Compensation Range
$27.24 - $29.82 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
August 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
June 30, 2026
This is a part-time, term position at around 6 hours per week.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
nɬeʔkepmxcín is a Northern Interior Salish language, spoken along the Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia, Canada. This lab group, hosted at the University of British Columbia and managed by UBC faculty and students, works on all aspects of nɬeʔkepmxcín, including its syntax, semantics, pragmatics, phonetics, and phonology.
This position requires knowledge of the nɬeʔkepmxcín language. The work involves transcribing nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations, translating nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations, and proofreading and checking transcriptions and translations done by others. It also involves working with nɬeʔkepmx Elders and fluent speakers to collect new stories or conversations, and to check transcriptions and translations.
Organizational Status
The job entails close collaboration with members of the nɬeʔkepmxcín lab (nɬab) in the Department of Linguistics.
Work Performed
Transcribe nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations.
Translate nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations.
Proofread and check transcriptions and translations done by others.
Collaborate with nɬeʔkepmx Elders and fluent speakers to collect new stories or conversations.
Consult with Elders and fluent speakers to review and confirm transcription and translation accuracy.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This work requires considerable judgement in the management of language data and it also requires attention to detail and accuracy.
Confidentiality: Employees of the University of British Columbia always work under strict confidentiality because of the nature of the data holdings and participant populations.
Accuracy and Accountability: Accuracy is essential since errors may have implications for published reports, grant funding, data access, and public relations. The Research Assistant is responsible for checking the reliability and accuracy of work done and reporting challenges directly to their supervisor.
Supervision Received
The successful candidate will meet regularly with Lisa Matthewson, the PI of the project, and with other team members including graduate students and community language experts. Their work will be checked by more senior members of the team.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
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Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of nɬeʔkepmxcín as determined either by postsecondary courses in nɬeʔkepmxcín at NVIT or UBC-O, or by a reference from an acknowledged expert in the language from the community such as Dr. Mandy Jimmie. Prior experience transcribing nɬeʔkepmxcín.
nɬeʔkepmxcín Research Assistant
About the role
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
nɬeʔkepmxcín Research Assistant
Department
Research Support | Matthewson | Department of Linguistics
Compensation Range
$27.24 - $29.82 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
August 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
June 30, 2026
This is a part-time, term position at around 6 hours per week.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
nɬeʔkepmxcín is a Northern Interior Salish language, spoken along the Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia, Canada. This lab group, hosted at the University of British Columbia and managed by UBC faculty and students, works on all aspects of nɬeʔkepmxcín, including its syntax, semantics, pragmatics, phonetics, and phonology.
This position requires knowledge of the nɬeʔkepmxcín language. The work involves transcribing nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations, translating nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations, and proofreading and checking transcriptions and translations done by others. It also involves working with nɬeʔkepmx Elders and fluent speakers to collect new stories or conversations, and to check transcriptions and translations.
Organizational Status
The job entails close collaboration with members of the nɬeʔkepmxcín lab (nɬab) in the Department of Linguistics.
Work Performed
Transcribe nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations.
Translate nɬeʔkepmxcín stories and conversations.
Proofread and check transcriptions and translations done by others.
Collaborate with nɬeʔkepmx Elders and fluent speakers to collect new stories or conversations.
Consult with Elders and fluent speakers to review and confirm transcription and translation accuracy.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This work requires considerable judgement in the management of language data and it also requires attention to detail and accuracy.
Confidentiality: Employees of the University of British Columbia always work under strict confidentiality because of the nature of the data holdings and participant populations.
Accuracy and Accountability: Accuracy is essential since errors may have implications for published reports, grant funding, data access, and public relations. The Research Assistant is responsible for checking the reliability and accuracy of work done and reporting challenges directly to their supervisor.
Supervision Received
The successful candidate will meet regularly with Lisa Matthewson, the PI of the project, and with other team members including graduate students and community language experts. Their work will be checked by more senior members of the team.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
-
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of nɬeʔkepmxcín as determined either by postsecondary courses in nɬeʔkepmxcín at NVIT or UBC-O, or by a reference from an acknowledged expert in the language from the community such as Dr. Mandy Jimmie. Prior experience transcribing nɬeʔkepmxcín.