Research

Hiring and paying research staff

Research staff are classified and paid according to their education, skill level, and level of responsibility. You can find the Classification Guidelines by following the link below. Decisions about how to classify and pay an employee should be based on these Classification Guidelines and the employer's judgment regarding the individual's experience and abilities.

• Student Rates of Pay
• Guide to Mandatory Benefits
• Letter of Offer Templates for STUDENT hires (see Appendices VI to IX)
• Forms to hire and set up payroll

More information on Hiring staff, classification guidelines, and current rates of pay ("Schedule of Rates") for:

• CUPE hires (clerical assistant, technical assistant, etc.)
• ASPA hires (research assistant, research officer, etc.)
• ASFA hires (research scientist, professional research associate, etc.)

Student hires (undergraduate or graduate assistant)

Payroll Contacts

See the following for a list of payroll contacts and services
http://www.usask.ca/fsd/services-contacts/index.htm