Operational Support
Research Associate (CS7)
Education
Annapolis Valley Campus
Middleton, Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Position: Term Full Time
Commencing approximately April 1, 2025 and ending approximately March 31, 2027
Application deadline is 11:59pm, March 7, 2025
Competition No. 2425-454
Salary range: $50,214.43 to $61,567.17 annually
What you'll be doing
- Reporting to a Research Scientist, you will provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies. On a daily basis, you may be working on one or more research projects, with a focus on projects in partnership with Mi'kmaq communities and organizations
- This position may conduct fieldwork in support of data collection trips which may require both indoor and outdoor working environments. Innovative and committed to life-long learning, you are a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma and/or a degree in a field related to the nature of the research project such as horticulture, plant biology, botany, environmental science, and/or geography.
- You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
- Previous experience and/or willingness to fostering relationships with Mi'kmaq communities and non-profit organizations.
- Proven experience working with industry and community partners to complete a project on time and on budget.]
- Experience that includes planning, setting up, and conducting plant-based research, including plant and soil sampling.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and E-mail
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.
- You have knowledge and skill in Nova Scotia plant identification and experience and /or knowledge of traditional Mi'kmaq approaches to resource management and environmental and natural resources concerns to Mi'kmaq.
- You are known for customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
- You have team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- You possess coordination skills specifically related to setting up, managing and conducting research projects.
- You have records and information management skills and abilities.
- You have project management skills related to research activities.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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