Posted November 4, 2009

The Opportunity:
The project is part of a major research initiative regarding the social economy of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northern Ontario, Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knoledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities. This initiative is funded by SSHRC, and co-directed by the Centre for Study of Co-operatives and the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) at the University of Saskatchewan.

The Project:
The project is designed to synthesize and deepen analyses of preliminary research in urban, rural, and northern settings. In addition to the development of a comprehensive inventory of actors and activities, we will want to understand the interactions and relationships among social economy organizations, and between these organizations and other relevant entities. This may involve "mapping" relationships and resource flows, spheres of activity and influence, and partnerships/collaborations of various kinds - to give a strong sense of the strenghts, oportunities and challenges facing the social economy in Saskatchewan.

Duties:

• reviewing research reports
• producing a supplementary literature review
• arranging and conducting interviews and focus group
• assembling and analyzing quantitative data
• contributing to knowledge mobilization strategies
• other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grad stduent in a relevant field of study (e.g. Sociology, Social Applied Psychology, Political Studies, Social Work)
• ability to conduct field interviews and focus groups
• ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• strong communications (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• ability to work independently, following timelines and meeting project expectations and deadlines
• ability to work with InDesign would be an asset

Location:  Saskatoon (University of Saskatchewan)

Eligibility:
This position is open to all current graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) at the University of Saskatchewan. (University of Regina graduate students may also be considered.)

Term:
20 to 25 hours per week starting immediately. Project timeframe and work hours may be flexible to accommodate needs of student intern, other research team members, and partner organizations.

Award:  Approximately $12,000 paid over the course of the project.

Deadline:  October 2nd or until position is filled

How to Apply:
Please forward a statement of qualifications, 2 letters of support/references, and transcript of marks to:

Maria Basualdo
Community-University Institute for Social Research, University of Saskatchewan
433-221 Cumberland Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7N 1M3

Please direct enquiries to Maria Basualdo by e-mail: cuisr.liaison@usask.ca