Term: This is a 40-week residency, from September 2, 2025 – June 22, 2026.

Location: This residency is to be conducted in-person in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Writer in Residence will be provided with an office in a Regina Public Library branch.

The successful candidate must spend at least 16 hours a week working with Regina Public Library to schedule and deliver individual consultations, in-person or online writing workshops and in-person or online community and school visits. The remaining time will be devoted to personal writing projects.

Our candidate of choice will have:

• Published works, and a background in the literary field in Canada
• Experience working with the public
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Encouraging attitude with a strong ability to inspire others
• Adept at handling group facilitation activities to bring members of the public together in a shared experience
• Exceptional instructional skills aimed at ensuring positive learning, and a demonstrated ability to provide constructive criticism in a compassionate manner
• Experience working effectively with technology

Remuneration:  The Writer in Residence salary is $1,000 per week, to a maximum of $40,000 for the 40-week residency, with a minimum of 16 hours a week.

• During this period, the Writer in Residence shall designate two weeks (e.g. 14 days), either together or separately, during which services shall not be provided. These two weeks shall be unpaid.
• Moving expenses to Regina, Saskatchewan, are not provided by Regina Public Library.

Apply:  Applications should include -

• Introductory cover letter
• CV or résumé
• 10-page writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
• Letter of reference from a supervisor or community leader who can attest to your writing and mentorship skills
• Contact information for two additional references that may be contacted for more information (references must include a daytime and evening phone number as well as a contact email address).

Please ensure the cover letter provides information on your suitability for the role, taking into consideration and addressing the requirements outlined above, as well as an explanation of your writing – the genres you prefer, the format of your writing, and where your works have been published. As part of your application, include examples of previous experience working with the public, leading workshops, one-on-one coaching, and/or mentoring, etc.

Note: only complete applications will be considered.

Application Closing Date: 4:00pm on May 23, 2025

Resources:

• About the RPL Writer in Residence Program: Writer in Residence | Regina Public Library
• Information for Applicants: Applicants | Regina Public Library
• Link to Apply: Writer In Residence - Career Portal

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.