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 in the Faculty of Science. Our ~40 full-time faculty members teach close to 70 courses to over 13,000 students annually, host approximately 1,300 majors, and have an average graduate enrollment of 120 - 140 students, supported by close to 30 full-time staff members. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron). We are broadly based in biology research and teaching, as we pursue biological knowledge from the scale of molecules to ecosystems. We are also a diverse and collegial community that fosters learning, growth, and student success through inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a working environment committed to mutual respect.

For more information please visit http://www.westernu.ca/biology

Responsibilities

The Technical/Research Support 1 will help members of the Centre for Animals on the Move to complete finals edits of the short promotional movie about the biology of Canada geese on Western’s campus.

NOTE: This is expected to be filled by reappointment. Maximum 10 total hours over the duration of this contract.

Qualificati****ons

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Media Studies or Journalism with a focus on video production and visual storytelling

Experience:

• Previous experience filming and editing short nature movies and experience working with conservation or biology research groups

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with filming short videos.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of composition, lighting, framing, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in teams and manage projects
• Proficiency with video and sound editing software
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good sense of humour
• Familiarity with Western’s campus and potential filming locations
• The Technical/Research Support 1 is expected to provide their own equipment and software for filming and editing

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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, Indigenous 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 contacted.