These postings are updated by SFU's departments. Applicants should make sure that they can meet the departments' requirements and application deadlines. Please apply directly to the department where the job posting is located. Please check your department's job posting website as well.
91泡芙 an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact fhs@sfu.ca
Teaching Assistant Job Opportunities
The Faculty of Health Sciences is re-posting the following TA position for the Fall Semester 2025. The posting closes on September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
Course Details:
HSCI 424 D100 (BBY) 鈥� Strategic Applications of GIS in Health
Instructor: Dr. Ryan Allen
Lecture: Tu 12:30 PM-2:20 PM and Th 12:30 PM-2:20 PM
Course Specific Information:
TA will be responsible for providing feedback on weekly exercises. TA should have a background in geography, cartography, or a related discipline. Experience with ArcGIS Pro is expected and experience with ArcGIS Online and StoryMaps is strongly preferred.
TA is expected to assist during all student exercise sessions in computer lab and provide support via SFU Canvas.
The number of Base Units: 4.17.
For the TA Pay Rates please visit: TSSU Wage grids 2022-2024 TA.pdf
Salary and conditions are determined by the
First day of classes is September 3, 2025, and last day of exams is December 16, 2025.
Many departments include a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge of the course to interpret the course material. Qualifications for the TA/TM positions in HSCI courses include experience with course subject matter obtained either via successful coursework completed in the area or direct practical experience. Course subject matter can be found described in the SFU calendar.
Qualified TAs/TMs will also have demonstrated proficiency in English communication skills, both oral and written.
Applicants will not be considered for a position in a course in which they are currently enrolled.
To Apply:
To apply please complete an online application if you have not already done so, at:
IMPORTANT! If you have already submitted your TA/TM application for the Fall Semester 2025, your application will be considered for the re-post, and you do NOT need to apply again.
As part of the online application process, you will be required to upload your cover letter/CV, transcript, and study/work permit (if applicable) as PDF documents. Please have these documents ready before starting the application process. Once your application has been finalized you will be notified by email to confirm that we have received it.
The application deadline is September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
Successful applicants will be notified by email. Because of short timelines, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Sessional Job Opportunities
There are currently no postings.
Research Assistant Job Opportunities
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Research Assistant - PI Dr. Chris Buse, Dr. Sophie Wilkinson, & Dr. Sinead Earley | Date posted: August 6, 2025
Read the full job description now for more information about the role, including remuneration and working conditions.
POSITION SUMMARY
Climate change and geopolitical tensions continue to create unprecedented challenges for the Boreal forest and northern BC communities. Wildfires are increasingly prevalent, and even overwintering, changing forest ecology and presenting health and livelihood risks to community members. Simultaneously, invasive species and tariffs threaten the viability of the forestry industry in BC. Taken together, these compounding challenges require new approaches to forest and wildfire management, health promotion, and economic development. We are looking for a motivated student to join our interdisciplinary team as a research assistant to support an exploratory study that will convene a series of dialogues across northern BC communities on the future of forests. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with three faculty leads across two universities to build relationships with relevant stakeholders and Indigenous rightsholders, and support the planning, logistics and implementation of several public dialogues on these and related topics. Specific tasks include:
APPLICATION DETAILS
This is a grant-funded position:
- Status: Part-time (10 hours/week) 4 month contract with the opportunity for a renewal to a total of 12 months.
- Salary Range: $30-35/hr (depending on training level) + 4% vacation pay
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to upper-level undergraduate (i.e. 3rd/4th year students) and graduate students (i.e. Masters or PhD students) enrolled in any program at SFU or UNBC. Past experience with community engagement is not necessary but will be considered an asset. We are looking for students with strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills. Familiarity with climate change, forests and/or wildfires is not necessary but will be considered an asset.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience/skills for this position, and an up-to-date resume by September 2, 2025. Short-listed candidates will be notified in early September of times to meet with the project team through a formal interview process.
Dr. Chris Buse
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
91泡芙
Email: cbuse@sfu.ca
Applications will be accepted until September 2nd, 2025.
91泡芙 an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.
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Research Coordinator - PI Dr. Scott Lear | Date posted: August 11, 2025
Read the full job description now for more information about the role, including remuneration and working conditions.
POSITION SUMMARY
A full-time Research Coordinator is needed to work on the project titled 鈥淒eriving Normative 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Data Among South Asian Children (ASHA)鈥�. This is an entry level coordinator position, and the study is a collaborative project with the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University. The ASHA study鈥檚 objective is to establish normal height-sex and normal age and sex-specific reference values of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring among South Asian children.
APPLICATION DETAILS
This is a grant-funded position:
- Status: Part-time (40 hours/week)
- Salary Range: $25 to $28 (based on successful candidate鈥檚 relevant education and experience.)
- Benefits: 3 week's vacation to start, sick days, extended health.
- Location: hybrid between home and St. Paul鈥檚 Hospital in Vancouver, BC.
- Hours of Work: Generally, Tuesday-Saturday. At times, the position may require the need to work evenings. While overtime is not expected, any overtime will be compensated through days off.
How to Apply:
Please send resume/CV with a cover letter outlining your interest to:
Dr. Scott Lear
Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
91泡芙
Email: salear@sfu.ca
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
91泡芙 an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.
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Policies
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 91泡芙 is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ-identified persons.
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
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