Teaching Assistant, School of Environment and Sustainability , ENVS 852 & ENVS 853

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will communicate with students regarding course content, assignments, and group projects while facilitating both synchronous online sessions and in-person cohorts. Additionally, they are responsible for managing online course content on CANVAS and grading assignments as required.

Job details

Teaching Assistant, School of Environment and Sustainability , ENVS 852 & ENVS 853 Required Number of Hours: up to 72 hours (36 hours/course) Start Date & End Date: October 2026–February 2027 Duration of Employment: 2026–2027 Academic Year Duties Reporting to the course instructor, the TA’s general duties and responsibilities will be to: Communicate with students about lectures and activities, course content, group project work, assignments, and deliverables. Support hybrid-blended course delivery (if applicable), including helping facilitate breakout rooms, chat tools, document sharing, video sharing, and file sharing during live sessions online, and/or helping facilitate in person cohorts. Participate in discussion forums with students; attend synchronous sessions and facilitate breakout groups; support asynchronous learning. Grade assignments (if needed). Manage discussion boards and emails in CANVAS. Manage CANVAS and online content. Skills and Abilities Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent computer skills—proficiency with computer applications and software including Microsoft applications, CANVAS, Zoom. Ability to support diverse and inclusive classrooms. Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. Proven ability to ensure deadlines are met. Qualifications Minimum enrollment in a Master’s program in SENS. Current grade point average of 80% or higher. Previous teaching assistant experience would be an asset. Applicants must be a current graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of the Graduate Students’ Association. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: A cover letter that includes a list of courses they are interested in supporting and that outlines how their skills/experiences make them a strong fit to support those courses, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a confirmation email or letter from their supervisor, indicating the supervisor’s permission that the applicant can take on additional work to their graduate studies. MSs and MWS students applying should obtain an email from their program directors confirming permission that they take on a TAship. Applicants must send their application materials (as a single pdf file) to sens.info@usask.ca no later than 4 October 2026. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Carolyn Pytlyk at carolyn.pytlyk@usask.ca. Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC. Department: School of Enviro&Sustainabilty Status: Casual Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay Posted Date: 9/25/2026 Closing Date: 10/4/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

What you’ll do

The Teaching Assistant will communicate with students regarding course content, assignments, and group projects while facilitating both synchronous online sessions and in-person cohorts. Additionally, they are responsible for managing online course content on CANVAS and grading assignments as required.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program at the University of Saskatchewan with a minimum GPA of 80%. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with previous teaching assistant experience considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Canvas · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Zoom · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft applications
• Canvas
• Zoom
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Facilitation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Asynchronous Learning
• Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)
• Teaching
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Lecturing
• Video Hosting Services
• Time Management

Job areas

• Education
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Environmental Sustainability Manager
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary