Ict Student Research Assistant - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P15077
Posting Title
ICT Student Research Assistant
DICE
Classification
Unclassified
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Building
Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building

DICE

Innovation Place
Date Posted
04/04/2024
Closing Date
04/14/2024
JIQ #

Start Date

03/28/2024
End Date
04/19/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
No
Category of work
To Be Assigned
Bargaining Unit
Unclassified
Hours of Work
To be Assigned
Salary Range
As per unclassified exempt grid
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Casual

Core hours
Monday - Friday
Hiring Student Assistant Step 1 & 2
Salary range $18.58 to $19.26 per hour
Posting Status

Open
Job Duties:

Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) is an NSERC funded Technology Access Centre within Saskpolytech located at Innovation Place in Saskatoon.

Working at DICE, the Student Research Assistant will work collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs.

DICE focuses on Computer Science related research such as Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Time-sensitive Networking/Mesh Communication.

This position reports to a Research Manager, however you will be a part of a project where additional direction may be provided by different Senior Researchers or Research Managers.

As a Student Research Assistant, you will work closely with your peers to perform literature reviews, write research reports, as well as perform technical needs of the project which may include programming, installing software, creating datasets, cleaning data, and tuning machine learning models.

Specific Accountabilities:

Programming software solution prototypes as defined by our partners/clients
Conducting research and literature reviews
Preparing equipment/materials for field/laboratory operations;
Data gathering/entry and maintaining integrity of data collected;
Collate data collected and perform preliminary data analysis;
Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal progress reports, technical reports, and user manuals as required.
Adhere to nondisclosure agreements;
Adhere to all relevant field/laboratory safety precautions;
Perform general field/laboratory equipment maintenance duties;
Work with others in fostering a cooperative and supportive team environment.
General laboratory duties.

Qualifications:

Must be a student from one of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs below expecting to graduate in 2024

Computer Systems Technology
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Software Developer
Business Information Systems
Must have experience, can be from your education, using the following programming languages:
Python or a similar programming language
SQL, Cypher or a similar database management language
Knowledge of Unity, GIS, AI Models, and Computer Vision would be an asset.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Possess a minimum 65% overall course average.
Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Be in good standing i.e. tuition and fees are up to date.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Must be willing to work in an office setting in Saskatoon or Regina.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Applicant Documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial transcript

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) is an NSERC funded Technology Access Centre within Sask Polytech located at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. Working at DICE, the Research Student Assistant will work collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs. DICE focuses on Computer Science related research such as Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Timesensitive Networking/Mesh Communication.

This position reports to a Research Manager, however you will be a part of a project where additional direction may be provided by different Senior Researchers or Research Managers.

As a Student Research Assistant, you will work closely with your peers to perform literature reviews, write research reports, as well as whatever technical needs of the project such as programming, installing software, cleaning data, and tuning machine learning models.

- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities