Job Description

Description:

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

Position Overview:

We are hiring research assistants to collect data on endangered bat species in Canada.

Projects include studying bats at maternity colonies and caves/mines scattered throughout Manitoba and Ontario. You will be maintaining equipment, capturing, measuring, radiotracking, and releasing bats.

You will primarily be camping or in cabins and away from Winnipeg for periods of 3-4 weeks at a time. You can expect to go on 3 or 4 of these trips throughout the summer.

Most positions will end at the end of August but some may extend into September for those who are available.

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume indicating:
1) Why you are interested in this position
2) How you meet the requirements below
3) Any additional assets you may have

Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Please include contact information for two references with your application

Duties:

• Prepare field equipment supplies for field research.
• Distribution, monitoring and maintenance of acoustic and microchip monitors.
• Field research such as bat counts, radiotracking, capturing and measuring bats.
• Collecting and collating data from 3rd party organizations (e.g., rehabilitation centres) and citizen scientists.
• Assisting with data organization, management, and analysis.
• Creating content for social media.
• Outreach activities such as presentations, both online and in person.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or completed degree in biology or related major
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Class 5 drivers license
• Experience with camping and hiking
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, potentially away from Winnipeg for extended periods of time (Up to 4 weeks at a time)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work alone and in a group
• Highly motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Please indicate if you have any of the following assets:

• Rabies Vaccination
• Experience handling bats
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with R

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from April 24, 2023 - September 29, 2023 and the estimated total hours of work will be 400-600 hours.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.

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