Operational Support

Research Associate (CS7)

Education

Annapolis Valley Campus

Middleton, Nova Scotia

Department of Applied Research

Term Part-time Position (14 hours per week): Commencing approximately December 1, 2024, and ending approximately May 31, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 12, 2024

Salary range: $50,214.43 to $61,567.17 (pro-rated based on 14 hours per week)

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 plant biology, botany, environmental science, and/or geography. M.Sc. related to those fields will be considered an asset.

• You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork and plant identification of Nova Scotia flora as well as conducting and planning workshops related to plant propagation.

• Previous experience working with, fostering relationships with, and building partnerships with Mi'kmaq communities and non-profit organizations, is required due to the work of this position.

• Proven experience working with industry and community partners to complete a project on time and on budget.

• You have experience in planning, setting up, and conducting research plant-based research, as well as plant sampling, soil sampling, and nutrient analysis.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, R programming for statistical analysis.

• 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.

• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

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 are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in Nova scotia plant identification, as well as an understanding of working with Indigenous communities and non-profits.

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to setting up, managing and conducting research projects.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.

• You have strong 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.