Job Order Detail

Description

Project: Regina Tool-Sharing Network

Duties and Responsibilities:
The student researcher will be working closely with university and community partners on a project to determine a feasible model for a tool-sharing initiative in Regina. Main duties will include an online search of comparable sharing economy initiatives, interviews with professionals in law, insurance, and nonprofit fields, and writing a feasibility report.

Qualifications:
Open to qualified University of Regina undergraduate or graduate students. Required skills include: strong communication skills, both oral and written; good interpersonal skills; research experience; and strong computer skills. Interest in the sharing economy is an asset. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with good time management. We will ask you to demonstrate your enthusiasm, examples of your independent work, and also your willingness to chase leads.

Schedule:
The student researcher will be contracted for a maximum of 120 hours of work from March 6 - April 30, 2017. The work hours and the location of the work are somewhat flexible.

Wage:
The wage will reflect CUPE 2419 rates ($17/hr 4th year, $20/hr Masters)

To apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested by email to:
Anna Dipple
Executive Director, Regina Public Interest Research Group
info@rpirg.org

Deadline for Applications: Friday, March 3rd at 4pm

Project Partners:

The Community Research Unit is based out of the Faculty of Arts, and aims to connect community groups and University of Regina faculty and students through research, service-learning and other collaborative activities.

The Regina Public Interest Research Group is a student funded resource centre at the University of Regina committed to social and environmental justice. They provide the resources and funding necessary to enable students to organize around issues through research, education, and action.