Project Assistant, TLEG (HPED)

Flexible

Union

MRSA

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

4/30/2027

About the Role

Working within the department of Health and Physical Education (HPED), this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The Project Assistant supports the Supervisor and team in the HPED program by handling daily administrative, organizational, and coordination tasks to keep the project on schedule. This teaching and learning enhancement project seeks to enhance student engagement, connection, and sense of belonging within the PHYL 4550* learning environment by introducing more integrative and applied learning opportunities. The proposed innovation combines three complementary components: (1) immersive, scenario-based learning modules that simulate experiences of inclusion and exclusion in physical activity settings; (2) reflective prompts embedded to guide deeper reflection, perspective-taking, and metacognitive awareness; and (3) embodied, movement-based learning labs that allow students to physically engage with concepts such as belonging, power, and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

- Organize project meetings and work closely with the ADC specialist.
- Assist with plan development.
- Contribute to learning resources.
- Dissemination of project process and results.




- The incumbent will review the course content and available literature to recommend how to combine content to create an engaging and effective activity to build with ADC.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education.
- Students who have taken PHYL 4550 are preferred.

Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 per hour

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .

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📌 Project Assistant, TLEG (HPED) (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary