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Graduate Research Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
part-time•Saskatoon

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Graduate Research Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

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The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work with and report to Dr. Louis-Robert Beaulieu-Guay, Assistant Professor at JSGS.

The typical duties of the Research Assistant will be: 

  • assessing the quality of systematically extracted textual data;
  • contributing to the validation and cleaning of a textual dataset; and
  • conducting systematic manual information retrieval from PDF documents to identify and extract missing data for dataset completion.

The general work location will be the Diefenbaker Building where JSGS is located.

Required Number of Hours: Six hours per week
Duration of Employment: February 9 to May 1, 2026 (11 weeks)
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent in a public policy-relevant discipline (i.e., political science, sociology, economics, law, etc.).

Preference will be given to applicants currently registered in a research-oriented graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan. 

  • Strong attention to detail and meticulous focus on minutiae
  • Demonstrated ability to perform and excel in repetitive tasks
  • Proven capacity to work independently, plan effectively, adhere to timelines, and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Programming skills or literacy in R and Git (e.g., GitHub or GitLab) are considered an asset.

To Apply

  • Applicants must include the following in a single PDF file: cover letter, CV/resume, and up to two references.In the cover letter, please make explicit mention of any research projects in which you have been involved.
  • Applications must be sent via email to [email protected]. The subject line should read: “Application – RA for Professor Beaulieu-Guay”

Where a graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 1/19/2026
Closing Date: 2/1/2026
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 Human Resources for assistance.

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Tech stack
Attention To Detail,Data Validation,Data Cleaning,Information Retrieval,Microsoft Excel,Programming Skills,R Literacy,Git Literacy

About University of Saskatchewan

Continuing Medical Education (CME) is a division within the College of Medicine with the University of Saskatchewan. CME is a leader in enhancing the patient's quality of health through its innovative educational opportunities in lifelong learning.

CME offers continued learning through online courses, virtual and in-person conferences, and partnered programs. CME also provides event services to assist with the planning and organization of events. Event Accreditation helps organizing committees stay on track with all the elements required by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada for an event to be claimed for study credits by your learners.

The Division of CME is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME). As such we can help you accredit your event for specialists for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and for Family Physicians though the Mainpro+ program.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Higher Education

What you'll do

  • The Graduate Research Assistant will assess the quality of systematically extracted textual data and contribute to the validation and cleaning of a textual dataset. Additionally, they will conduct systematic manual information retrieval from PDF documents to identify and extract missing data for dataset completion.

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