Job Description

:In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site atPlease note: This is a temporary position for a period of 2 years.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 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.The successful candidate must be willing to move to Peace River, Alberta for the duration of this position.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 needed for this role:

• 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.
• Due to the needs of field work, this position requires a level of physical capacity (fitness) to safely work in the field, at times carrying heavy loads (field supplies,

50 pounds) on uneven terrain. * 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.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).Remuneration: $71,098.04 - $95,372.94 annually, 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 NAITWe are proud to have been named one of Alberta\'s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT\'s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year\'s.NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our . We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at .#LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology