Job Description

Employee Group:
Casual Employee

Hours of Work (BCGEU):


# of openings:
1

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):


Pay Level:
Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Days of Work (BCGEU):


Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time

Internal Closing Date:
March 6, 2023

Travel Frequency:


External Closing Date:
March 6, 2023

Competition ID:
2328
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) partners with agricultural and agri-technology companies in our region to support innovation with research and development projects that promote sustainability in the sector. Some of our current projects involve generating registration data for microbial biopesticides. We need an assistant to help assemble a data package for a biofungicide for submission to Health Canada for consultation and registration. A short-term fulltime position is available to help develop this data package from our existing reports and data. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the team to understand the requirements for registration.
• Review reports and data and develop a strategy for responding to all data requirements, tables (DACO tables) and identify gaps
• Prepare and identify templates for data compilation
• Write introductions, literature review, discussion and conclusions, for specific topics
• Write rationales as needed to replace data in a registration package

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in biocontrol, microbial biopesticides, data related to efficacy and safety
• Good computer skills and knowledge
• Excellent writing and ability to synthesize data from several sources
• Teamwork experience also an asset

REPORTS TO: Director, Institute for Sustainable Horticulture HOURS: 40 hours/week + 4% vacation pay (paid with each paycheque)
REMUNERATION: based on experience DURATION: ASAP till March 31, 2023
Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don\xe2\x80\x99t 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.