Graduate Assistant
Job Description
Job Title
Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching) - Full Fixed
About the University
At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.
We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it's a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.
Together, we transform lives and communities.
Rank
Tenure Information
Not Applicable
Position Details
We're hiring five Graduate Peer Mentors for a one year term (May 2026 – April
If you're excited about building community, supporting fellow graduate students, and developing valuable professional skills, this role is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact.
Guided by the SGS Graduate Studies Medicine Wheel, the program promotes holistic well being, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical, across the graduate student experience.
About the Role
Graduate Peer Mentors work on task based projects that support the diverse needs of graduate students. This flexible, creative position allows mentors to explore areas like community-building, workshop development, wellness initiatives, and student engagement.
Approx. 5 hours/week | 1 Full GA Per Term (Summer, Winter, Fall) 1 year term | Paid according to the ULGA Collective Agreement (112 Hours/Term).
What You'll Do
- Support SGS onboarding, welcome, and connection-building events.
- Assist with workshops, wellness initiatives, and resource development.
- Contribute to outreach projects, communication efforts, and student engagement.
- Participate in team meetings, training and reflections.
Training & Skill Building
You'll receive training grounded in holistic graduate support, including:
- Communication & active listening.
- Inclusive, equity minded engagement.
- Ethical boundaries & confidentiality.
- Resource navigation & referral skills.
Includes:
- 1 hour per month of asynchronous training.
- Additional workshops and team learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be current U of L graduate students for the full term: May 2026 – April 2027.
- Be entering at least the second year of their ULethbridge program.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Commit to ~5 hours per week.
- Be enthusiastic about supporting a diverse graduate community through holistic, strengths-based approaches.
Preferred Qualifications
(Not required, training is provided)
- Experience with student programming, leadership, teaching, or community-building.
- Familiarity with U of L student services.
- Interest in workshops, events, outreach, or resource creation.
Please note: Only registered University of Lethbridge graduate students are eligible to apply for this posting.
Graduate Assistant wages will be paid according to Schedule A of the ULGSA Collective Agreement.
Position Category
Graduate Assistant
Faculty
Campus
Lethbridge
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