Ict Student Research Assistant - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P14962
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
02/06/2024
Closing Date
02/20/2024
JIQ #

Start Date

02/15/2024
End Date
06/30/2024
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

Posting Status

Open
Must be a student expecting to graduate in 2024 from one of Saskatchewan Polytechnics following programs:

a. Computer Systems Technology
b. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
c.

Software Developer
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 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

1. 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 non-disclosure 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;
Perform general laboratory duties.
Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Must be a student expecting to graduate in 2024 from one of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's following programs:

a. Computer Systems Technology
b. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
c. Software Developer

Must have experience, can be from your education, using the following programming languages and environments:

a. Python or a similar programming language
b. SQL, Cypher or a similar database management language
c. Knowledge of AI Models would be an asset.
d. Knowledge of web development stacks 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.
Demonstrate valuing diversity.**Desired QSA