Competition Number

P17787

Posting Title

Student Assistant - DICE Multiple projects

Classification

Unclassified

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

DICE - Innovation Place

Date Posted

08/21/2026

Closing Date

09/01/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

09/01/2026

End Date

12/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

No

Category of work To Be Assigned

Bargaining Unit

Research/Unclassified

Hours of Work To be Assigned

Salary Range

As per Unclassified Wage Grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay To be assigned.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous.

A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties The Student Research Assistant works collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs. This position reports to a Research Manager, however Student Research

Assistant will be a part of a project where additional direction may be provided by different Senior

Researchers or Research Managers. A Student Research Assistant,



works closely with peers to perform literature reviews, write research reports, as well as perform technical needs of the project which may include programming, installing software, creating datasets, cleaning data, and tuning machine learning models.

1. Programming software solution prototypes as defined by our partners/clients.
2. Conducting research and literature reviews.
3. Preparing equipment/materials for field/laboratory operations.
4. Data gathering/entry and maintaining integrity of data collected.
5. Collate data collected and perform preliminary data analysis.
6. Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal progress reports,

technical reports, and user manuals as required.
1. Adhere to non-disclosure agreements.
2. Adhere to all relevant field/laboratory safety precautions.
3. Perform general field/laboratory equipment maintenance duties.
4. Work with others in fostering a cooperative and supportive team setting.

5. General laboratory duties

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Must be a student or recent grad.
2. Minimum of completed or currently completing diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline.
3. Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in AI and ML.
4. Effective problem-solving skills.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Organizational and time management skills.
7. Ability to work within a team environment.
8. Respects and values diversity.
9. WHMIS and laboratory safety trained or willing to obtain this training.

Desired QSA

📌 Student Assistant - DICE Multiple projects (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic
📍 Saskatoon