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Competition ID:

4206

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director – Kent Mullinix.

SUMMARY

The Research and Extension Assistant 2 will support applied research projects and extension programs under the supervision and direction of the Research and Extension Program Manager and research associate(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or contribute to the preparation and execution of research and extension projects, independently or with project leads/ collaborators
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and other documents as required with minimal supervision
• Coordinate research and extension team meetings and stakeholder meetings as required
• Lead or contribute to KPU Farm Schools and other extension events as required
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• An interest in learning more about British Columbia’s food systems
• An interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
• Ability to work without constant supervision and be self-sufficient
• Ability to lead, coordinate and organize small-scale research and extension tasks
• Ability to use basic office technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office) effectively and to adapt to new technologies that may be introduced
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Positive, professional, and collaborative attitude and demeanor
• Class 5 driver’s license is an asset
• Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from research and extension sites is an asset
• Preferably studying or had relevant work experience in agriculture, policy studies,accounting, economics, horticulture, environmental protection, or related fields
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $28.77

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.