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Graduate Research Assistant - Indigenous Educational Developer for User Centered Design Methods - Winter 2027
@ University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
University of Waterloo is hiring a PhD-candidate Graduate Research Assistant in Systems Design Engineering to develop and deliver Indigenous-informed user research workshops for the SYDE 548 User-Centered Design course in Winter 2027. The work is 3 hours per week from December 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, paid $58.46 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. Applicants must be part of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit community and have direct experience with user-centred design methods and designing curricula-based workshops informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Pay:
$58.46 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide insights and draft user research workshops informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Deliver 2-3 in-person user research workshops with assessments and evaluations
- Incorporate workshops into SYDE 548 User-Centered Design course
Requirements summary:
- PhD candidate
- Direct experience with user centred design methods for engineering design
- Experience designing curricula-based workshops informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Member of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit community
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
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- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 3 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Women, People with disabilities |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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In a complex and rapidly evolving world, WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo is professional education that’s designed to be different. Positioned at the intersections of technology and business and rooted in experiential education, WatSPEED supports the workforce of the future in continuously evolving to outpace major technological, societal, environmental and economic disruption. WatSPEED’s professional…
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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday November 20th, 11:59PM
The department of Systems Design Engineering invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) appointment.
Appointment Type: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Hiring Unit: Systems Design Engineering
Description: Indigenous Educational Developer for User Centered Design Methods
Educational Requirements:
- PhD Candidate
- Must have direct experience with user centred design methods for engineering design
- Must have experience designing curricula-based workshops informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Must be part of an Indigenous community (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)
Qualifications
Provide insights, draft, and deliver 2-3 in-person user research workshops (with assessments/evaluations) informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Workshops will be incorporated into the SYDE 548 User-Centered Design course during the Winter 2027 offering. Position is for 3 hours per week from December 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
Course Specific Requirements
Must be part of an Indigenous community (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). Must have experience designing curricula-based workshops informed by Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Must have direct experience with user centred design methods for engineering design.
Compensation: $58.46 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Doctoral)
Hours per week: 3
These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.
How to Apply
To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.
Equity Statement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
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