Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution.

Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centers across the province.

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future.

You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The Community Student Researcher will join our research team as part of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded project focused on strengthening First Nations-led approaches to applied research.

The Student Researcher will play an important role in helping the project remain grounded in community relationships, local knowledge and community priorities.

This position is designed as both a research role and a student learning prospect.

This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

General Accountability The Student Researcher will work alongside the SIIT research project team, community partners, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and participants while gaining hands-on experience in community-based research.

The Community Student Researcher will support community engagement, conversations, knowledge gathering and learning throughout the project while adhering to policies and procedures for ethical research practice.





The First Nations Voices in Applied Research project brings SIIT together with community partners to learn about how applied research can better reflect First Nations priorities, relationships, knowledge and ways of doing things.

Food sovereignty provides an applied context for some of the community conversations and learning taking place through the project.

This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities: Specific Accountabilities

Support the preparation for community conversations, sharing circles, meetings and other research activities

Attend community-based research and engagement activities

Support notetaking and documentation of project activities

Assist with transcription and organization of research information

Conduct background and literature searches

Help identify themes, perspectives and key learnings emerging from the project

Assist with the preparation of summaries, presentations, reports and knowledge sharing materials

Help organize research records and project materials

Participate in project team meetings, training and mentorship opportunities

Support respectful communication and relationship building with community partners and participants

Follow approved research ethics, consent, confidentiality, privacy and data management requirements

The specific activities assigned to the Student Researcher will reflect the project's research ethics approval and the student's level of experience and training





The Student Researcher will receive guidance and mentorship from members of the project team throughout the term.

This position provides an opportunity to develop practical experience in: First Nations and community-based approaches to research

Research ethics and working respectfully with research participants

Community engagement and relationship building

Qualitative research and conversational approaches

Documenting and making sense of community knowledge and perspectives

Knowledge sharing and knowledge mobilization

Working collaboratively within a research project

Understanding how applied research can support community priorities.

Required Qualifications and Experience: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Have an interest in Indigenous research, community engagement, education, community development, food sovereignty, applied research or a related area

Robust written and verbal communication skills

Ability to listen carefully and respectfully document conversations and perspectives

Demonstrate good organizational skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information responsibly

Willing to complete required research ethics and project-specific training

Availability to participate in some community-based activities and travel as required.

Must have a valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Required Competencies: Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Client Focus, Initiative, Attention to Detail, Teamwork.

This is a casual position, up to 8 hours per week.

Term length: November 2026 to June 30, 2027

📌 Community Student Researcher (Casual) (Saskatoon)
🏢 SIIT
📍 Saskatoon