Job Description

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NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before August 2025.

NOTE: This position will require relocation to Peace River, Alberta.

This position is located at the NAIT\'s Centre for Boreal Research in Peace River, Alberta. Peace River is a vibrant community of approximately 6,700 people in the heart of the Boreal Forest of Northwest Alberta. It offers a variety of urban amenities but with a small-town feel!

We are looking for a self-motivated and science-minded individual to join our research team within the Forest Reclamation and Reforestation Team at the Centre for Boreal Research (CBR). Our team is focused on the development, execution, and communication of applied research projects with the ultimate goal of providing industry (forest products sector, oil and gas and mining sectors) with a suite of strategies and tools that will better support the development of functional forest ecosystems. This role will lead a subset of these projects at all stages including conceptualization and proposal development to project execution and technical deliverable preparation.

This position will be a mix of field work, lab, and desk-based work, requiring a variety of skills including independent thinking and strong organizational and interpersonal abilities to work in a fast-paced and busy team setting. Necessary pre-requisites for this role include field experience, extensive writing and communication expertise and ability to analyze complex data sets in an R environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting applied research projects using one or more of the following:

• Conduct literature reviews.
• Search, selection, and request of supplies necessary for the project.
• Manage and respond to project related email.
• Field, Lab and Greenhouse related experiment design, execution, and data collection (with a large focus on field activities).
• Supervision of summer research assistants.
• Field work in a variety of remote locations and climatic conditions.
• Planning and coordination of project activities with centre staff, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Proposal writing, preparation of technical reports of completed project for the client, for presentation to agency requesting project, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
• Preparation of research extension and communication products: technical notes, white papers, and scientific manuscripts.

Skills & Abilities:

• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a working environment that presents a wide variety of technical and operational challenges.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with R statistical software and strength in the analysis of complex data sets, use of generalized linear mixed effects models and multivariate techniques employed in the analysis of plant community data.
• Knowledge and experience in fundamental and applied forest ecology is necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft office and ArcGIS software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills through preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and research proposals.
• Strong verbal communication skills demonstrated through experience in teaching, presentation of findings at conferences as well as previous project work requiring communication with the broader public.
• Ability to work independently and lead junior team members.
• Demonstrated experience working in the field; this position requires extensive outdoor work on uneven terrain and in remote locations.
• Experience driving 4WD trucks on gravel roads.
• Training and experience conducting vegetation identification surveys.

Qualifications:

• Master\'s Degree (PhD preferred) in ecology with focus on native plant communities.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Post-doctoral experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in experimental design and execution.
• Demonstrated training and/or use of R software.
• Class 5 license with clean drivers abstract.

The successful candidate must be willing to move to Peace River, Alberta for the duration of this position.

Remuneration: $2,694.13 - $3,613.98 biweekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Research Associate l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We are proud to have been named one of for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to and are a proud partner of the and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

We\'ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year\'s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Health and safety

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Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the (IQAS)

Accommodations

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We thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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