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About the role
Job Title
Graduate Assistant (Research) - Half Fixed
About the University
It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank
Tenure Information
Not Applicable
Position Details
Only registered University of Lethbridge graduate students are eligible to apply for this posting.
Under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Apooyak’ii / Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, the Graduate Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting a community-led research project focused on the preservation and organization of oral histories shared by Kainai Elders. This work will involve the transcription of recorded interviews, as well as the organization, categorization, and thematic analysis of the stories that emerge from these conversations.
The project is grounded in Indigenous research methodologies and honors the knowledge systems, worldviews, and lived experiences of Kainai Elders. The research assistant will be expected to work with cultural sensitivity, humility, and a deep respect for the protocols and relationships that guide this work.
This is a meaningful opportunity for a student passionate about Indigenous knowledge systems, oral history, and community-based research
Research Duties:
- Transcribe audio-recorded interviews.
- Assist with categorizing and organizing stories and themes from interviews.
- Maintain confidentiality and respectful engagement with culturally sensitive material.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive records with care.
- Participate in monthly meetings with Dr. Apooyak’ii / Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete to review progress and discuss findings.
- Provide weekly updates on research progress and milestones achieved.
Position Qualifications:
- Transcription and Research Skills: Experience with transcription and/or qualitative research methods.
- Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Blackfoot Language Knowledge: A basic knowledge of the Blackfoot language is an asset, though not required.
- Respect for Indigenous Knowledge: Commitment to ethical research practices and working respectfully with Elders and Indigenous knowledge.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency when translating, summarizing, and organizing data.
- Commitment to Ethical Research: Awareness of the sensitivity of residential school records and the importance of respectful handling.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following by August 30, 2025:
-
A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant skills, and experience.
-
A current CV.
-
If shortlisted, two references (academic or professional) will be required.
-
Students from the Blood Reserve or with lived experience in the community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit application or questions to: tiffany.prete@uleth.ca
Graduate Assistant wages will be paid according to Schedule A of the ULGSA Collective Agreement.
Position Category
Research
Faculty
Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus
Lethbridge
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title
Graduate Assistant (Research) - Half Fixed
About the University
It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank
Tenure Information
Not Applicable
Position Details
Only registered University of Lethbridge graduate students are eligible to apply for this posting.
Under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Apooyak’ii / Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, the Graduate Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting a community-led research project focused on the preservation and organization of oral histories shared by Kainai Elders. This work will involve the transcription of recorded interviews, as well as the organization, categorization, and thematic analysis of the stories that emerge from these conversations.
The project is grounded in Indigenous research methodologies and honors the knowledge systems, worldviews, and lived experiences of Kainai Elders. The research assistant will be expected to work with cultural sensitivity, humility, and a deep respect for the protocols and relationships that guide this work.
This is a meaningful opportunity for a student passionate about Indigenous knowledge systems, oral history, and community-based research
Research Duties:
- Transcribe audio-recorded interviews.
- Assist with categorizing and organizing stories and themes from interviews.
- Maintain confidentiality and respectful engagement with culturally sensitive material.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive records with care.
- Participate in monthly meetings with Dr. Apooyak’ii / Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete to review progress and discuss findings.
- Provide weekly updates on research progress and milestones achieved.
Position Qualifications:
- Transcription and Research Skills: Experience with transcription and/or qualitative research methods.
- Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Blackfoot Language Knowledge: A basic knowledge of the Blackfoot language is an asset, though not required.
- Respect for Indigenous Knowledge: Commitment to ethical research practices and working respectfully with Elders and Indigenous knowledge.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency when translating, summarizing, and organizing data.
- Commitment to Ethical Research: Awareness of the sensitivity of residential school records and the importance of respectful handling.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following by August 30, 2025:
-
A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant skills, and experience.
-
A current CV.
-
If shortlisted, two references (academic or professional) will be required.
-
Students from the Blood Reserve or with lived experience in the community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit application or questions to: tiffany.prete@uleth.ca
Graduate Assistant wages will be paid according to Schedule A of the ULGSA Collective Agreement.
Position Category
Research
Faculty
Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus
Lethbridge
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.