Job Description

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:

Research Officer I -- 0.8 FTE

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Competition Code - 2505 104S Sep 15

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Director of the Institute's Culture and Heritage Department, the Research Officer I will be responsible for providing support functions such as: receiving, filing, and processing orders; covering in?person customer visits to our store; keeping track of inventory and ensuring stock is replaced in the store; supporting cultural activities and workshops, promoting Institute resources and events; monitoring and ordering supplies; scanning, word processing, archiving documents, audio and video data as requested by other department staff; processing invoices; relevant duties as required by other staff, and any other duties as assigned. Some evening, weekend work and travel will be required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have post?secondary training in a related field. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. The successful candidate must have sound knowledge of Metis history and culture and have practical application skills in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, highly motivated, and the ability to work independently with individuals from various equity groups is required. A valid Saskatchewan driver's license and the willingness to travel is required.

Term: September 29, 2025 - December 31, 2025 (possibility of extension)

Remuneration: Research Officer I - GDI salary grid

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

Please quote competition code when submitting resume and cover letter to:

Robbie Walliser

917 22nd Street West

Saskatoon, SK S7M 0R9

Telephone (306) 657-2264

Email: jobs@gdins.org

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are Metis.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.