Job Description

Position DetailsPosition InformationLocation See Work Arrangements
Salary Range $19.53/hour
The OpportunityYou're passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners.If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKESThe Student Research Assistant, LLPA is responsible for recording, cataloging, curating, and editing environmental audio samples, such as birdsong, water sounds, and ambient noise.Under the direct supervision of supervisor, the SRA duties include:

• xc2xb7Collects, summarizes, and organizes research materials and data.
• xc2xb7Regularly visits natural environments to capture audio recording of birdsong and ambient sound.
• xc2xb7Keeps a detailed record, naming files to indicate location, date and species.

xc2xb7Curates and catalogues recorded and provided sounds.

• xc2xb7Edits sounds to create samples.
• xc2xb7Check the edited audio recordings for usable quality i.e. without clicks, pops, wind noise, distortion etc.
• xc2xb7Upload edited recordings to an online database.
• xc2xb7Label files with accuracy.
• xc2xb7Creates a sample instrument of natural sounds
• xc2xb7Assists with maintenance of all fieldwork equipment.
• xc2xb7Troubleshoots effectively and resourcefully.
• xc2xb7Meets deadlines as agreed with principal researchers.
• xc2xb7Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• xc2xb7to be able to work collaboratively with researchers, artists, and sound engineers.
• xc2xb7Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
• xc2xb7Commitment to academic integrity.
• xc2xb7Familiarity with College resources, particularly in the music technology area.
• xc2xb7Excellent audio recording skills.
• xc2xb7Familiarity with Ableton Live is an asset.
• xc2xb7Keen attention to detail.
• xc2xb7Strong problem-solving and time management ability.
• xc2xb7The ability to organize and catalogue large amounts of audio material
• xc2xb7Interest in at least one of the following research areas would be an asset: ecology, acoustic ecology, ornithology, field recording, data capture, decolonialization and Indigenous land use.
• xc2xb7Transport that confers the ability to access the natural environmental locations with equipment
• xc2xb7Be available for at least two half-days (during the week) in the last two weeks in October for off-site studio work at Lobe
• xc2xb7Be available on the day and evening of November 1st for sound check and performance

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
• The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - xe2x80x9cMay accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.xe2x80x9d Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.Additional InformationThe position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:1. Fall 2024 Sept 3 - Dec 19, 2024This position will be located in the Faculty of Language, Literature, and Performing Arts, and also undertaken in the field and at Lobe Studios.
Posting Number 02306SA
Position Title Student Research Assistant, LLPA
Anticipated Start Date 09/03/2024
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoPosting Detail InformationOpen Date 05/12/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Minimum Number of References
Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important NoteQualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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