City : Surrey, BC

Category : 2069-Institute Sust Food Sys

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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

SUMMARY

The Research and Extension Assistant 1 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

• Assist in research and extension projects
• Assist in the preparation of reports and other documents as required
• Attend research and extension team meetings and stakeholder meetings as required
• Provide support 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 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

*Salary Information  

Anticipated hourly pay rate:  $21.95-$24.33

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

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 humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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