Field Education and Research Coordinator - Leave Replacement

University of British Columbia•Maple Ridge, BC

1d•CA$5,120 - CA$7,356•Onsite

About The Position

UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (MKRF) is part of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship (FES), and is responsible for managing the University’s obligations and opportunities on 5,157 hectares of private forest located in Maple Ridge, BC. The MKRF provides a world class environment for research and education in forestry. The MKRF has a thriving research community which includes professional researchers and students from several UBC faculties, other post-secondary institutions, and both government and private sector collaborators. MKRF supports business partnerships within the forest, generating an annual gross revenue of up to $7- 9 million, including: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, a year-round meeting and accommodation facility located 6.5km from the main entrance to the forest; Gallant Enterprises Ltd., a custom-cut sawmill; and Wild & Immersive, an outdoor education program for children, youth and adults. In addition, the MKRF is a working forest, with annual logging and forest management activities operations. Because of the numerous operations that take place in the forest, the MKRF is managed by a close-knit team of individuals who are responsible for a large diversity of projects and tasks. This position will be based at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge, BC. Some weekend and evening work, with travel to the Alex Fraser Research Forest will be required as part of the Field School programs. The position will be on the 24/7 call-out list and is to respond in the event of emergencies.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in related field
Experience teaching at a post-secondary
2 years of forestry work experience (or in a related field)
OFA Level 1 and wilderness first aid
Class 4 driver’s license

Responsibilities

Develops and implements high-quality field based experiential learning courses – which may also include blended learning.
Assists FES Field School course instructors and content experts to support development of learning programs.
Collaborates with FES Field School course instructors and research forest staff to solidify schedules, logistics (transportation, equipment, food, accommodation) at both Research Forests (Malcolm Knapp and Alex Fraser)
Encourages, supports and trains UBC Faculty in development and delivery of safe and effective field-based curriculum.
Works closely with UBC Faculty to develop safety protocols for UBC Field Schools.
Leads fields tours and other learning opportunities for UBC courses and other agencies (post-secondary, corporate, government) that extends research findings from 1100+ studies conducted at the MKRF.
Curates and/or modifies existing content and various source materials for different learning styles and accessibility needs
Coordinates new and existing research projects through all stages of execution, including proposal reviews, site selection, project logistics and safety plan assessments.
Maintain research project databases (internal systems), GIS spatial mapping systems, and archival resources.
Lead the development of new and enhanced research extension materials that disseminate findings from over 1100 research projects to academic, professional, and public audiences, including technical reports, interpretive signage, website content, maps, and other knowledge-transfer products.
Develop pathways to collaborate with new provincial research extension organizations and partners in British Columbia to strengthen knowledge networks and disseminate research findings to broader audiences beyond the UBC and academia.
Lead short-term applied research projects that contribute to organizational operations (e.g., log-to-lumber conversions at the sawmill) and long-term research initiatives, including field data collection, data summaries, and GIS mapping.
Support senior management with recruiting, selecting, evaluating, supervising, and if necessary, terminating service providers, vendors, and contractors.
Supervise and train student employees, interns, and volunteers and may be provide input with hiring and performance.
Performs other related duties as required by the UBC Research Forests.