City : Surrey

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 - $27.53