About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Philosophy and Classics Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies Multiple Position Summary
Tasks :
For the project “Documentation Centre for Research on Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools,” the research assistant will undertake translations of archival documents. This translation work will include:
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Organizing documents;
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Leading the necessary research and taking up opportunities to learn about the residential school site(s) to which the documents pertain, and about the Indian Residential School system;
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Reporting to the Principal investigator and the rest of the translation team regularly and revising translations as needed;
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Interacting with the client as needed.
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Please note that this project deals with emotionally difficult subjects, and requires great discretion.
Position Requirements
- Being a student at the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan is preferred;
- Having a high competency in reading and writing in French and in English;
- Having experience in translation and/or in related fields;
- Preferably being familiar with the Indian Residential School system or the history of colonialism in Canada.
- Candidates will provide a cv and a letter of intent that explains how they meet these requirements and have the necessary skills to fulfill these tasks.
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range Per CUPE 2419 agreement Status Term Work Hours
Casual, with timesheets, depending on availability of work and funds
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
09/12/2025
Job Close Date
09/18/2025
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.
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Philosophy and Classics Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies Multiple Position Summary
Tasks :
For the project “Documentation Centre for Research on Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools,” the research assistant will undertake translations of archival documents. This translation work will include:
-
Organizing documents;
-
Leading the necessary research and taking up opportunities to learn about the residential school site(s) to which the documents pertain, and about the Indian Residential School system;
-
Reporting to the Principal investigator and the rest of the translation team regularly and revising translations as needed;
-
Interacting with the client as needed.
-
Please note that this project deals with emotionally difficult subjects, and requires great discretion.
Position Requirements
- Being a student at the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan is preferred;
- Having a high competency in reading and writing in French and in English;
- Having experience in translation and/or in related fields;
- Preferably being familiar with the Indian Residential School system or the history of colonialism in Canada.
- Candidates will provide a cv and a letter of intent that explains how they meet these requirements and have the necessary skills to fulfill these tasks.
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range Per CUPE 2419 agreement Status Term Work Hours
Casual, with timesheets, depending on availability of work and funds
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
09/12/2025
Job Close Date
09/18/2025
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.