Suncrest College - Research Student

Suncrest College welcomes applications for the position of Research Student - Cemetery Historian. This is a part-time (35 hours per week), term position, based in Yorkton, SK. The term for this position will run from September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

The Opportunity:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Mitacs Business Strategy project as assigned. The Cemetery Historian will work with the City of Yorkton to create 3 new self-guided walking tours of the Yorkton Cemetery. The intern will spend time in the cemetery to become familiar with the layout, placements of notable internments and markers, and location of the dedicated veterans section. The intern will spend time learning about the cemetery’s history to develop the context for each tour and help create accurate and engaging narratives. The intern will collaborate with cemetery staff, members of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Subcommittee and other stakeholders (i.e., Tourism Yorkton) throughout the internship.

Requirements:

The minimum educational qualification for this position is equivalent to the admission to a University program offered at the College.
Active student with a post-secondary institution or recent graduate (within past 12 months).
The minimum amount of practical, related experience required to perform the duties of this position is is less than one year.
Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

What We Offer:

Part-time employment.
Competitive Compensation in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (starting at $20.44 per hour).
Professional, respectful and flexible work environment.

About Suncrest College:

Suncrest College was established in 2023 as a result of merging Cumberland College and Parkland College. Our vision is to shape the future of our communities by providing top notch learning opportunities that will lead to local and global employment and growth. Suncrest College employees are student focused, knowing their work has a strong and positive impact on students, communities, partners and the economy. Our values of being innovative, responsive, inclusive, relevant, sustainable, accountable and catalytic have helped to form a positive culture at Suncrest College.

Closing Date: August 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #SC-145-2526 to: [email protected]

Details

Posting Reference

SC-145-2526

Wage

$20.44 per hour

Term

September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026

FTE

35 hours per week

Location

Yorkton, SK (Main Campus)

Immediate Supervisor

Coordinator, Applied Research

Apply By

August 1, 2025

Supporting Documents

SC 145 2526 Research Student Cemetery Historian