Opportunities North
The International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) is making new educational opportunities available to northern residents or students with an interest in northern issues.
Choose from a B.A. in Northern Studies (3-Year, 4-Year, Honours) or the brand new Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) introduced in the fall of 2010. See below for more information on the Master's program.
***NEW*** Job Opening at the ICNGD
Posted May 3, 2012
The ICNGD has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant.
This full-time position (37.5 hrs/wk) is a one year term that will commence June 1st, 2012. The Research Assistant will work at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK) to support projects conducted by researchers associated with the ICNGD and the U of S. These projects will include capacity-building in the North and modern treaty implementation in Canada.
The Research Assistant’s responsibilities will include scholarly, government, Internet, and field research, as well as writing/reporting activities and some administration. Typical duties will include: identifying suitable research materials; composing briefing notes; statistical analysis (e.g. through SPSS); interviewing stakeholders; logistics associated with local and remote field research; data entry; data management; writing reports; and working closely with collaborators within the University of Saskatchewan, government and First Nations partners, and other universities/organizations. The salary for this position is $15/hour.
The minimum qualifications are a B.A. in a related field (e.g. Political Studies, Northern Studies, Native Studies, History, or similar) and significant research experience. A M.A. or M.N.G.D. is preferred.
To apply, email your resumé, cover letter, transcripts, and names and contact information for three references to ken.coates@usask.ca. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15, 2012.
For more information, email info.icngd@usask.ca.
Master of Northern Governance and Development
Accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Term ·
Funding available for qualified applicants
The University of Saskatchewan’s Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) program is accepting applications for a September 2012 enrollment.
The MNGD is the only program of its kind in North America and offers students the unique opportunity to focus on northern issues. The program welcomes all applicants, particularly those from Saskatchewan’s northern communities, and has supports in place so that northern-based applicants may remain in their home communities while completing the program (if they so wish). Lectures are available via video-conferencing, onsite teaching, and online learning (blended delivery method).
The program works in partnership with Northern and Aboriginal communities, industry, and government on economic development and governance issues in Northern Saskatchewan. At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to successfully lead northern development in Saskatchewan and elsewhere.
The MNGD is an interdisciplinary, project-based program that is designed to be completed in 16 months or three semesters. There is funding support of $1,000/mo. for 16 months available for qualified applicants.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Heather Exner-Pirot, Graduate & Research Officer
E: heather.exner@usask.ca
T: (306) 966-1624
