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Posting Information:

DEADLINE: September 3rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Academic department: School of Social, Political, and Historical Research

Academic term: Fall 2026

Mode of delivery: Online

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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

Qualification Information: Master's (PhD preferred) student, with undergraduate or graduate training in a field related to business strongly preferred

Experiential Qualifications The successful GRA applicant will meet the following criteria: deep knowledge of Early Modern European History; familiarity with feminist and gender history and research methodologies; proficiency in English; ideally, proficiency in at least one of the following languages would be helpful: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin; proven proficiency with WCMS3, Canva, MSWord, Excel; demonstrated primary source research skills in archival and library databases; demonstrated transcription and paleography skills from Early Modern European documents; solid team collaboration skills; outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills.

Course Specific Requirements see description of qualifications

Compensation

- $49.14 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Masters)

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, specifically at the University of Waterloo,



before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Graduate Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 5524.01, and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the collective agreement between the University and CUPE 5524 (email contact: [email protected]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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📌 Graduate Research Assistant - Fall 2026 (Ontario)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 Ontario