Job Posting: Indigenous Innovation Zone Student Support Assistant
Indigenous Innovation Zone Student Support Assistant
Agility is a multidisciplinary program at the University of Lethbridge that fosters an environment of creative discovery and innovation. Agility nurtures entrepreneurial thinking through training and supports for early-start entrepreneurs, as well as assisting with commercialization of research to market.
The Innovation Zone provides University of Lethbridge students and employees access to emerging technologies and other high-tech makerspace equipment, as well as offering workshops, hackathons, and other events. The goal of this space is to provide our students and University community with hands on learning experiences to help them develop skills in creativity, problem solving, resilience, and adaptability to allow them to keep pace with an evolving labour market.
The Agility Innovation Zone is hiring for the Winter 2026 semester.
The Indigenous Innovation Zone Student Support Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of duties and tasks, including:
day-to-day operations in the Innovation Zone makerspace
ensuring all users of the Innovation Zone are welcomed, trained, and supported in their work
cultivating an open and inclusive environment for University of Lethbridge students, employees, and community members
participating in the coordination, creation, and delivery of programs like workshops, class visits, and maker events
maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace
The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:
Current University of Lethbridge student
Self-identifies as a member of the FNMI community
Friendly and people-centred
Familiar with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being
Knowledgeable in various areas of makerspace technology
Responsible and reliable
Proactive and diligent
Able to train users in safe and proper use of equipment
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and adapt
Attention to detail and protocol
Position Type: Part-Time (6 hours per week)
Rate of Pay: $17.20/h
To Apply: Email a cover letter, resume and 2 references to agility@uleth.ca