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Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026. Classification: Student Assistant II Employee Group: PSAC Job Title: Student Workshop Assistant Department: Gender and Women''s Studies, Faculty of Arts Wage or Salary: $16.97/hr Hours of Work: 55 hours Start Date: February 1, 2026 Number of Positions available: 1 Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment) August 31, 2026 Course title and number (if applicable): 1 Date Issued: January 16, 2026 Qualifications/Experience: Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills in English and is required for this position. Knowledge about trans people and identities is strongly preferred. Preference given to current Brandon University student, second year undergraduate level/standing is required. Duties: Dr. Leon Laidlaw is hiring a Workshop Assistant to help in the organization and planning of ''The Two-Spirit, Trans, and Allied Gathering: On Prisons and Conditions of Confinement.'' This event is intended to share knowledge and strengthen advocacy for Two-Spirit and trans people in Canadian prisons. The event assistant will be responsible for: Locating and compiling a list of prisoner justice and legal advocacy organization in Canada; Data management via Excel; Event publicizing (i.e. distributing posters, invitations, social media); Email administration (e.g. managing emails, connecting with participants). To Apply: Submit via email to the following documents: 1. Curriculum vitae (resume); 2. A short cover letter or paragraph in your email that speaks to your interest in the position and ability to complete the designated duties. Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.