Teaching Assistants, School of Environment and Sustainability School of Environment and Sustainability has multiple positions available for teaching assistants. Appointments will vary in nature per term. Applicants should indicate which course(s) they are applying for. Applicants may apply for more than one course. Undergraduate Certificate Courses ENVS 201 Foundations in Sustainability ENVS 401 Sustainability in Action Master of Sustainability Courses ENVS 806 Field Skills ENVS 807 Sustainability in Theory and Practice ENVS 826 Climate Change ENVS 839 Ways of Knowling through the Concept of Sustainability ENVS 841 Renewable and Clean Energy Systems ENVS 843 Energy Project Finance ENVS 844 Community Vision & Engagement ENVS 845 Project Development: Governance, Law, and Regulations ENVS 846 Negotiations and Consultations in Sustainable Development ENVS 848 Creating a Community Energy Plan ENVS 854 Green Building Design and Sustainable Construction ENVS 855 Ecological Restoration Master of Water Security Courses ENVS 815 Modelling for Water Security ENVS 819 Catchment Hydrology ENVS 821 Sustainable Water Resources ENVS 820 Water and Human Health and Wellbeing ENVS 824 River Science ENVS 830 Water Policy and Management Required Number of Hours: Various, depending on the course (Typically, TAs can expect to work approximately 6 hours a week per course with each course roughly 6 weeks long; however, this is not guaranteed.) Start Date & End Date: September–December 2026, January–April 2027 May–June 2027 Duration of Employment: 2026–2027 Academic Year Duties Reporting to the course instructors, the TA’s general duties and responsibilities will be to: Communicate with students about lectures and activities, course content, group project work, assignments, and deliverables. Support hybrid-blended course delivery (if applicable), including helping facilitate breakout rooms, chat tools, document sharing, video sharing, and file sharing during live sessions online, and/or helping facilitate in person cohorts. Participate in discussion forums with students; attend synchronous sessions and facilitate breakout groups; support asynchronous learning Grade assignments (if needed) Manage discussion boards and emails in CANVAS Manage CANVAS and online content Skills and Abilities Effective interpersonal and communication skills Excellent computer skills—proficiency with computer applications and software including Microsoft applications, CANVAS, Zoom Fluency with Python, ArcGIS and QGIS is preferred (for ENVS 815 & ENVS 824) Ability to support diverse and inclusive classrooms Ability to work independently Strong problem-solving skills Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Proven ability to ensure deadlines are met Qualifications Minimum enrollment in a Master’s program in SENS Current grade point average of 80% or higher Previous teaching assistant experience would be an asset. Applicants must be a current graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of the Graduate Students’ Association.

To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: A cover letter that includes a list of courses they are interested in supporting and that outlines how their skills/experiences make them a strong fit to support those courses, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a confirmation email or letter from their supervisor, indicating the supervisor’s permission that the applicant can take on additional work to their graduate studies. MSs and MWS students applying should obtain an email from their program directors confirming permission that they take on a TAship. Applicants must send their application materials to sens.info@usask.ca no later than 15 July 2026. Applicants must indicate which courses they are applying for. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one course. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Carolyn Pytlyk at carolyn.pytlyk@usask.ca. Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC. Department: School of Enviro&Sustainabilty Status: Casual Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay Posted Date: 6/24/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 Number of Openings: 20 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.