About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 140 - 160 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).

Responsibilities

The Herbarium Assistant will support the Herbarium Curator in the effective management of the Department of Biology herbarium collections and coordination of the databasese and outreach functions of the Sherwood Forest Arboretum. The incumbent will add to and develop web access to herbarium and arboretum databases, process herbarium specimens, manage incoming and outgoing loans, oversee volunteers and work study students and perform various outreach functions including assistance to departmental courses and tours for community groups.

NOTE: This position is likey to be filled by reappointment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in a related field or equivalent botanical experience

Experience:

• 1 year experience in data management and 1 year experience in plant sciences

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Computer competency with experience in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Proven interest in plants and/or collections management

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.