Student Assistant - Mikmaw Language Project - Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies

Competition Number:
84S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies
Position:
Student Assistant - Mi'kmaw Language Project
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week 
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to September 30, 2024

We are seeking a student assistant to work with us to support the development of a Mi’kmaw Language text that will be an Open Education Resources used by students and community members. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student assistant will work with the project lead to:

  • Use a variety of software to modify and create digital content.
  • Convert text for use in Pressbooks.
  • Gather, review, and annotate published information (text/media) that could be useful for Mi’kmaw language learners.
  • Interview Indigenous Elders and community members.
  • Attend and capture content at Indigenous events that can be incorporated into the text.
  • Able to work shifts during day, evening, and weekends as scheduled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Prince Edward Island
  • Able to work independently on assigned projects with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
  • Professional attitude and demeanor
  • Experience using image, audio, and/or video editing software 

ASSETS:

  • Preference given to students that have completed the Mi’kmaw Language course 
  • Knowledge of local Indigenous communities and culture
  • Interviewing skills
  • Comfortable with technology
  • Knowledge of the Pressbooks system (https://pressbooks.org/)

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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