Job Description

The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules, and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions, working on everything from dinosaur skins to mine remediation and from cancer treatments to cutting-edge electronics.
The Canadian Light Source has an opportunity for post-secondary students to work up to 10 hours per week, on a casual basis, as an outreach student/tour guide. We are looking for a diverse team of students who are passionate about science to share the research conducted at our facility with the public. This position is for the fall, spring, and summer terms. There is opportunity for this position to continue beyond one year as many of our students chose to stay on as Tour Guides over multiple years of study.
As members of the Outreach team, reporting to the Communications Coordinator and as part of the Executive Support Office, Outreach Students provide tours, highlighting the range and depth of CLS research, and also assist with occasional educational and public events. We are looking for students with a flexible schedule who are available to work primarily during business hours on weekdays (and during the occasional evening or weekend). Students typically work 4-7 hours per month. During your first month, you would spend about 17 hours on training.
This position offers flexible work hours that accommodate your schedule. You can select which tours you lead based on your availability. Most tours take place during business hours on weekdays.
Responsibilities:

• Provide tours to public audiences and school groups
• Assist in the delivery of special events
• May be assigned organizational/administrative support tasks to help organize tours

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student
• Friendly and outgoing: you must love talking to people
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand complex ideas and communicate them simply
• Ability to deal personably and professionally with different audience types is essential
• Previous public speaking experience is an asset

Pay: Pay will depend on the student's year of study. Current rates are as follows:
First Year: $17.75/hr.
Second Year: $18.43/hr.
Third Year: $19.46/hr.
Fourth Year: $20.48/hr.
Fifth Year: $21.50/hr.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume along with references, in confidence, online at . Applications will be accepted up until October 13, 2025. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is an equal opportunities employer and encourages members of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) to self-identify on their applications. One of our values is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and we strive to create a workforce that reflects our users and the community in which we live. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and we hope you will choose CLSI as your employer of choice. If you have any questions or concerns about accessible employment at CLSI, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through our recruitment process, please contact us at .

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