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Competition ID:

4163

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

Temporary Part 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 Dr. Kent Mullinix, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems.

SUMMARY

The Research Assistant has a supportive role in carrying out research and administrative support under the supervision of ISFS Director and research associates. This is an educational role with the intent of providing learning opportunities and practical training to the intern. Under the support of an academic advisor, this intern will work with a select industry partner to investigate issues of interest such as food system labour challenges, supply chain vulnerability and food system resiliency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in primary and secondary data collection for the research project as outlined in the Mitacs internship proposal
• Assist in the preparation of reports and other documents as required
• Attend research team meetings and stakeholder meetings as required
• Provide support to ISFS research team and other departmental events as required
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in BC or graduated from a post-secondary institution in BC within the past two years
• Has an interest in learning more about British Columbia’s food systems
• Preferably studying in agriculture, policy studies, accounting, economics, horticulture, environmental protection, or related fields
• Ability to use basic office technologies 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
• Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $18.79 - $25.77

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.