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Fibre Arts Makerspace - Project Coordinator
@ Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science And Technology
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology is hiring a part-time Project Coordinator for a three-year community-based makerspace project in Hafford, SK, focused on sustainable local textile and fibre production. The role coordinates project activities with researchers and partners, organizes events and workshops, supports a strategic advisory committee and makerspace governance, and coordinates student assistants and capstone projects. The posting gives an unclassified wage grid and a start date of October 19, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project activities with researchers and partners
- Organize annual open house events and workshops
- Provide secretariat support for the Strategic Advisory Committee
- Support makerspace governance and policy development
- Coordinate student assistants and capstone projects
Requirements summary:
- Demonstrated project coordination experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Familiarity with fibre production or textile arts an asset
- Valid driver's licence if living outside Hafford
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- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science And Technology
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Job Content (SDF) Details
Job Content (SDF) Details
| Competition Number | P17959 |
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| Posting Title | Fibre Arts Makerspace - Project Coordinator |
| Classification | Unclassified |
| Location | Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus |
| Other Location(s) | Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus |
| Building | |
| Other Building | Location: Hafford, SK |
| Date Posted | 10/13/2026 |
| Closing Date | 11/17/2026 |
| JIQ # | |
| Start Date | 10/19/2026 |
| End Date | 06/30/2027 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Ongoing | No |
| Category of work | To Be Assigned |
| Bargaining Unit | Research/Unclassified |
| Hours of Work | To be Assigned |
| Salary Range | as per unclassified wage grid |
| Temporary Market Stipend | |
| Incumbent | |
| Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay | To be assigned |
| Posting Status | Open |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. |
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties
| Job Duties | Job Overview: Reporting to the Project Director and employed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Project Coordinator will play a central role in supporting a three-year community-based project that aims to develop a rural makerspace for sustainable, local textile and fibre production. This will be achieved by activating an existing Sask Polytech facility in the rural community of Hafford, SK, which houses a suite of specialized fibre processing equipment. This part-time position will be based in the Town of Hafford. Key Responsibilities: · Coordinate Project Activities: Work closely with researchers at Sask Polytech and partners at Prairie Fibreshed Network and other partner organizations to ensure efficient planning, organization, and execution of project activities. · Event planning and logistics: organize annual open house events and workshops in the Hafford makerspace, including advertising, promotion, registration, and event execution logistics. · Facility access: open facility for designated access days and provide oversite of facility use, once trained in safety and equipment operation (training will be provided). · Provide secretariat support for the project Strategic Advisory Committee: maintain committee membership list, develop and circulate agendas, record minutes. · Provide support for makerspace governance: research and recommend appropriate policies and procedures to support equitable access to the facility and sustainable operations. · Coordinate student assistants and capstone projects: develop student recruitment materials and assist with student on-boarding, under the direction of Research Chairs. |
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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
| Specific Accountabilities | |
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| Duties | |
| Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) | · Demonstrated experience in project coordination, ideally in a community-based or research context. · Strong organizational and communication skills. · Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. · Familiarity with fibre production, textile arts, and/or livestock operations considered an asset. · Valid driver’s license, if located outside of the Town of Hafford |
| Desired QSA | |
| Required Competencies |
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