Suncrest College - Research Student - Cultural Inquiry Intern

Suncrest College welcomes applications for the position of Research Student - Cultural Inquiry Intern. This is a part-time (32 hours per week for 15 weeks), term position, based out of our Yorkton - Prystai Way Campus. The term for this position is February 2, 2026 to May 15, 2026.

The Opportunity:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Mitacs Business Strategy project as assigned. The Cultural Inquiry Intern will create a resource of cultural groups in Yorkton and area to share with newcomers and other community organizations. The intern will also gather information on how newcomer involvement in cultural organizations affects newcomers’ interest and willingness to remain in Yorkton and area. The intern will work with the Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator for the East Central Saskatchewan Immigration Partnership at the East Central Newcomer Welcome Centre. The intern will attend meetings with community organizations and meet members of local cultural groups to create a database of cultural groups, as well as talk to community members to gather individual immigration stories from newcomers in Yorkton and area.

Requirements:

The minimum educational qualification for this position is equivalent to the admission to a program offered at Suncrest College.
Active student with a post-secondary institution or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
The minimum amount of practical, related experience required to perform the duties of this position is less than one year.
Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required.
Valid Saskatchewan Driver's License.
Valid work permit for the duration of the internship required.

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 has 11 campus locations, and our employees enjoy working in a respectful and professional environment. Our strong values of being future forward, responsive stewards and empowering allies, have formed a positive culture at Suncrest College. Our employees are highly engaged and student focused, knowing their work has a strong and positive impact on students, communities, partners, and the economy.

Closing Date: December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #SC-190-2526 to: [email protected]

Details

Posting Reference

SC-190-2526

Availability

Internal

External

Wage

$20.44 per hour

Term

February 2, 2026 to May 15, 2026

FTE

32 hours per week for 15 weeks

Location

Yorkton - Prystai Way Campus

Immediate Supervisor

Coordinator, Applied Research

Apply By

December 19, 2025

Supporting Documents

SC 190 2526 Research Student Cultural Inquiry Intern