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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
APPLICATIONS: Must include the following:

• A recent curriculum vitae that identifies courses taken related to writing and data analysis.
• Must also include an electronic copy of all relevant unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Writing sample (an essay written by the candidate)

If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the Department of Economics (economics.dept@uregina.ca) or Dr. Brett Dolter,
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.
Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251673SS
Position Title Research Assistant (Economics)
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts
Unit Arts-Economics
Employee Group CUPE 2419
CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A
Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
The University of Regina is pleased to invite applications for the Research Assistant position in the economics department. The start date for the successful candidate is July 2, 2025.
The successful candidate will write a public report summarizing the results of a telephone survey focused on energy and sustainability in Regina. This work will involve writing a public report and coordination of design and layout with a graphic designer.
The University of Regina has campuses located in Regina and Saskatoon on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories. These are the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakoda, and Lakota nations and the homeland of the Metis. The University of Regina supports a vibrant research community and is the home of various research institutes and centres including the
Collaborative Centre for Justice and Safety, and the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research & Treatment. It also has strong provincial and federal partnerships with the RCMP Depot and F (Saskatchewan) Divisions, the Saskatchewan Police College, and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety.
Position Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• The applicant must have excellent writing skills.
• Must be a self-motivated, independent worker with excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of climate and energy policy is an asset.
• Experience with the 'R' software is an asset.
• Experience working with survey data is an asset.

Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work Hours
Between 140 -160 hours depending on the budget
Course Modality
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 3 months ( July though September)
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
economics.dept@uregina.ca
Dr. Brett Dolter,
Job Open Date 07/04/2025
Job Close Date 07/10/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
APPLICATIONS: Must include the following:

• A recent curriculum vitae that identifies courses taken related to writing and data analysis.
• Must also include an electronic copy of all relevant unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Writing sample (an essay written by the candidate)

If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the Department of Economics (economics.dept@uregina.ca) or Dr. Brett Dolter,
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.
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.
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Required Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Writing Samples

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