Summer Research Assistant

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

The Student Research Assistant role exists to support the development of Indigenous entrepreneurship and business strategy initiatives at Six Nations Polytechnic by providing research, coordination, and community engagement support. The position contributes to key project outcomes by generating evidence-informed insights, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting in the development of program and strategy inputs. The key result is the timely production of organized, accurate, and actionable information that enables effective planning, decision-making, and implementation of the initiative. 

The Student Research Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Research and Writing  20% 

• Conduct and compile research as directed to develop Indigenous Learner pathways, Indigenous learner supports and Indigenous applied research; Prepare reports as required.
• Other related duties, as required.

General Administration  10% 

• Maintain filing systems, physical and electronic, ensuring timely filing of materials 
• Manage schedules, portfolios  
• Other related duties, as required. 

Project Collaboration and Implementation  15% 

• The Student Research Assistant will provide direct, structured support to the Dean by advancing the research, coordination, and engagement activities required to move the project forward within a defined and compressed timeline.   
• Support the development of National strategy  
• Other related duties, as required. 

Community Engagement  55% 

• Support strategies and assisting with the preparation of community education and public awareness workshops related to the initiatives and activities of the National strategy 
• Participate in research ethics and other advisory committees, as needed; and 
• Other related duties, as required. 

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE 

Completion of high school. Must be registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. 

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE 

Up to and including 1 year of experience; In a similar capacity

Criminal Record Check 

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.   

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.  

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.   

Full Job description is available upon request.  

POSITION TYPE: New Position

POSITION CLOSING DATE: June 4, 2026

JOB TYPE: Summer Student, 8 weeks 

SCHEDULE: 37.5hrs Monday-Friday 

WORK MODEL: Onsite 

PAY BAND: 2; Core range $40, 540.79–$47,500.00. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.