Job Description

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from individuals who are interested in Student Field Technician position.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Student Field Technician will support the Van Den Heuvel aquatic laboratory:

• In collaboration with graduate students and investigators, the student will coordinate and conduct estuarine field work for a sediment marine environmental quality project
• Work includes trailering and boat operation for the collection of water quality parameters, deployment of instrumentation, and the measurement of seagrass coverage
• Research may include snorkeling to collect plants or sediment samples
• Lab analysis of plant or sediment samples will be a component of the duties
• Work may also include assisting students in stream work such as the collection of eDNA, fish or water samples

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or college student currently enrolled
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work long days in the field
• Experienced driver with two years of good driving record. Age 23 is the minimum age stated for insurance on UPEI vehicles, but younger applicants can be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to insurance company approval. At least a two-year excellent driving record will be essential. Insurance company approval to drive UPEI vehicles is a prerequisite to employment
• Boat and trailer operating experience including a pleasure craft operator certification
• Good swimming ability
• Other safety or first aid qualifications an asset
• Knowledge/experience in water quality instrumentation and asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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