Austin Goyer
Saskatoon,Canada
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Student
First Peoples Law LLP
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted legal research and prepared draft materials.
- Assisted with historical research.
- Attended and took notes during client and internal meetings on legal strategy, file updates, etc.
- Currently managing and preparing the First Peoples Law Report which has a national reach/readership.
Research Assistant
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Analyzed secondary sources for various projects pertaining to political science, public policy, and Canadian post-secondary education.
- Researched, organized and input data for database creation.
- Conducted literature reviews for various projects.
- Managed multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Teaching Assistant - Political Studies 111
Department of Political Studies
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Instructed and explained lecture and textbook material.
- Guided class discussions on lecture and tutorial material.
- Provided assignment, writing, exam, and studying advice as needed.
- Provided advice and information on the Political Studies degree program.
Property Claims Support Summer Student
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted the Liability Claims team with handling liability insurance claims.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive documents related to insurance claims.
- Participated in meetings that involved SGI's Legal team and Liability Claims Specialists.
- Maintained accurate records of all claims activities using various software systems.
Back Shop & Golf Shop Associate
Riverside Golf Course
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Supervised and trained the Back Shop team.
- Assisted in managing and facilitating large events of 50-200 people.
- Handled clerical and administrative duties while balancing high volumes of calls, emails, and other inquiries.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Saskatchewan
01.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
University of Saskatchewan
01.2024
Certificate - Indigenous Governance & Politics
University of Saskatchewan
Awards
- Undergraduate, Department of Political Studies George McNevin Award in Public Service
- Department of Political Studies Robert Lawton Elliott Book Prize
- Indigenous Achievement Award For Academic Excellence
- Mabel F. Timlin Award For Indigenous Students in Political Studies
- M.J. Coldwell Prize in Canadian Affairs
- R. MacGregor Dawson Prize in Political Studies
- USask College of Arts and Science Dean's Honour List '21-'22, '22-'23,
- USask Undergraduate Scholarship '21-'22, Law
- First-Year Legal Research and Writing Moots: First-Year Moot Award Honourable Mention (Top 15 of ~126)
Timeline
Summer Student
First Peoples Law LLP
05.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
01.2024 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant - Political Studies 111
Department of Political Studies
01.2023 - 04.2023
Property Claims Support Summer Student
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Back Shop & Golf Shop Associate
Riverside Golf Course
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Certificate - Indigenous Governance & Politics
University of Saskatchewan
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Saskatchewan