Student Research Assistant - Website & Requirements Analysis (Police Service Collaboration)
| Competition Number: 126049 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: November 14, 2025 |
Category: Contract |
The Centre for Innovation (C4I) at Medicine Hat College (MHC) is pleased to offer a Student Research Assistant position in partnership with the local Police Service. We invite current Medicine Hat College students in Information Technology or related programs who are motivated, analytical, and interested in public service technology to apply.
A little about the role:
As the Student Research Assistant, you will play a key role in evaluating the Police Service’s current website, public mobile app and gathering departmental input to inform future updates. Your work will directly contribute to improving digital communication and service delivery for the community. The Service plans to combine the features of the current website, and current public mobile app into a new monolithic web application which is mobile friendly and behaves the same as a traditional mobile app including push notifications.
- Review and assess the current Police Service website for usability, accessibility, and functionality.
- Review and assess the current Police Service public mobile app for usability, accessibility, and functionality.
- Conduct interviews with various stakeholders to understand their digital needs and priorities as it relates to both the public website and mobile app.
- Analyze and document technical and user requirements for a website update and mobile app replacement.
- Prepare a summary report outlining findings, recommendations, and a comprehensive deduplicated list of technical requirements.
Details:
- A strong interest in technology, user experience, and public service
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to conduct interviews and synthesize feedback
- Experience or coursework in web development, systems analysis, or IT project planning
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week
Wage Rate: $20.00 per hour
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126049 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is November 14, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.