Research Assistant - Nova Scotia and PEI

Research Assistant
- Nova Scotia and PEI

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Posting Summary Competition Number A/S Position Title Research Assistant
- Nova Scotia and PEI Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Geography and Environmental Studies Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Research Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary Research assistance is sought on a project relating to energy transition movements in Nova Scotia and PEI . The position will involve transcribing and coding interviews, reviewing academic, policy and NGO literature, and connecting with organizations involved in transition movements.

• The successful applicant will have typing skills suitable for transcribing interviews and will be able to search academic databases and summarize academic literature.
• They will also have strong Internet search skills and work well without supervision.
• The job will involve outreach to organizations involved in energy transition, so the ability to craft friendly and welcoming emails and make cold calls is expected.
• This job is appropriate for a graduate student with research assistance experience.
• Familiarity with environmental issues is an asset.
• The successful candidate will be residing in Nova Scotia or PEI .
• The work hours are flexible with accommodation for time off for summer holidays.

Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791 Research Salary Range As Per CUPE 5791 Research Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Approximately 10 hours per week. Duration (if Term/Temporary) September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information Job Open Date 08/13/2026 Job Close Date 08/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.

Safety Statement The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and strengthening a culture of safety across the campus community. All employees share responsibility for contributing to a safe working environment.

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 Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you reside in Nova Scotia or PEI?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents