Resources for Postdocs

Settling and Living in Regina

International postdocs new to Regina should contact international.studentservices@uregina.ca and postdocs@ureginca.ca for arrival support.

To explore our available housing options, please housing website.

For postdocs seeking information about visas, work permits, immigration into Canada, language skills training and more, please feel free to reach out to our UR International team at international.recruitment@uregina.ca.

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

This identification number is a legal requirement for working in Canada. Getting a SIN should be one of the first tasks postdocs from abroad do upon arriving in Canada. More information can be found in the UR international page .

Income tax and tax returns

Postdocs must file taxes annually at the end of the fiscal year (April 30), for the previous year (January 1 to December 31). To access your T4 at UR Self-Service, please visit UR Self-Service. You can perform the tax calculation on your own using free software or consider hiring a company in the City. For more information on personal income tax in Canada, you can refer to the official Canada Revenue Agency website. Another useful website for student taxes (UBC) can be found in filing taxes in Canada .

Transportation

Buses can take time, and for your convenience, we recommend downloading the bus application to your phone. For more information, please see here.

There are several bus routes to and from the University main. You can find more information about these routes on the University's Parking and Transportation website. Monthly passes can be purchased at the URSU office, located on the second floor of the Riddell Centre.

Having a car is a significant advantage in Regina. For information on obtaining a driver's license or enrolling in driving lessons, please refer to the SGI website, the organization responsible for licenses and registration in the province.

Resources at the U of R

These are the different resources available to postdocs at the U of R:

The Collective Agreement (CA) for Research Employees, belonging to the bargaining unit CUPE local 5791, can be accessed through UR Source. You can find the complete CA document here.

For inquiries related to immigration, work permits, landing procedures and your initial days in Canada and Saskatchewan, we encourage you to reach out to our UR International team. You can find more information and get in touch through the UR International website.

The benefits, including health and dental coverage, are outlined in accordance in the Collective Agreement (CA). You can find a summary of these benefits in the document titled "CUPE-5791Post-Docs-Researchers-Benefits-Overview-2019.pdf" on the university's website.

Photo identification can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office. For more information, please visit the Registrar’s Office Photo ID page.

For information regarding campus security, personal safety, incident reporting and more, please refer to the Campus Security website.

Access to the gym, pool and various fitness course offerings can be found through UR Rec Services.

The Archer Library on the main campus provides access to book collections, journals, e-journals, training and study spaces. Learn more by visiting the Archer Library website.

For IT support, please visit the IT Support page.

If you're looking for information about parking options at the UofR main campus and College Avenue campus, you can find more details on the Parking FAQ page.

Respectful University is the office in charge of supporting and developing a respectful environment to study and work. Learn more about their efforts on the Respectful University page.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression: The office of the President in its commitment to incorporate the values of EDI has an office in charge of the coordination of EDI policies and training. More details about their policies and training initiatives can be found on the EDI office page.

For physical and mental wellness support, the UofR offers a Student Wellness Centre. To learn more, visit the Wellness Centre or explore their counselling services.

FGSR Resources

Professional Development (PD) and training opportunities are available year-round through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR). For more information and to explore these offerings, please visit URGradExperience.

We encourage postdocs to join the different workshops and training opportunities. You can obtain a Graduate Teaching Enhancement Certificate offered in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and participate in entrepreneurship initiatives through the GATE centre. Monthly workshops are announced in Grad Digest via email.

FGSR organizes several events specifically dedicated to postdocs such as the National Postdoc Appreciation Week in September.

Postdoc-related inquiries can be directed to postdocs@uregina.ca.