Student Research Assistants, Peatland Restoration

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Student Research Assistants, Peatland Restoration
Job ID #1892
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Positions Available

5

Closing Date

23 Jan 2024

Type

Casual

Location

Peace River AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Centre for Boreal Research Peatland

School

Industry Solutions

Campus

Peace River

Summary

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NOTE: These are field based, temporary summer positions from May 1 ending on or before August 31, 2024. 

NOTE: This position is located in Peace River, Alberta.

 

The Peatland Restoration Program at the NAIT Centre for Boreal Research is an applied research program working with multiple stakeholders to develop ecosystem restoration and land reclamation strategies for industrially disturbed boreal wetlands.

The program works with industry, government, and other academic institutions to investigate field scalable techniques to restore peatland ecosystem functions, including greenhouse gas exchange, vegetation regeneration, and hydrology reintegration. Learnings are used to inform provincial land management strategies and contribute to the understanding of restored wetlands as nature based climate solutions.

The Peatlands team is a diverse, multidisciplinary group with backgrounds in biology, peatland ecology, restoration ecology, wetland science, environmental sciences, and forestry.

Our summer field program requires multiple summer student research assistants with a curious, enthusiastic attitude and an interest in working outdoors. They will assist various team members in field data collection on multiple projects across northern Alberta. Summer staff will learn techniques to monitor carbon as part of GHG exchange, measure surface hydrology, identify peatland vegetation including mosses, and gain field experience working within remote oilfield settings. Field work and outdoor data collection can present unexpected challenges and opportunities; adaptability to changing conditions will be essential.

https://www.nait.ca/applied-research/research-areas/land-management-and-restoration

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect field data at remote sites
• carbon flux measurements
• hydrology measurements
• moss and vascular plant surveys
• soil measurements
• work with meteorological sensors
• Research site setup
• sample plot layout
• boardwalk building
• equipment installation
• vegetation planting
• Various lab, equipment, office tasks as needed (i.e., repairing equipment, processing samples)
• Data entry

 

NOTE: All work will be around oilfield operations and requires full adherence to safe work protocols.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• A strong interest in vegetation ecology and wetlands/peatlands specifically.
• Strong attention to detail for repetitive data collection. 
• The ability to work in a physically demanding environment for long hours installing equipment in remote areas, carrying equipment in, walking on soft, uneven ground, getting wet, dealing with bugs.
• A willingness to work flexible schedules and travel to distant sites for away field trips. During away trips, crews will stay in work camp or hotel accommodations provided by us.
• The ability to work in a team environment while also independently collecting measurements.
• Basic plant identification skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be an asset.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be a current college or undergraduate university student enrolled in a Biological Sciences, Ecology, Land Reclamation, or Environmental Science related program.
• College or polytechnic post-secondary students are prioritized, but university students in an undergraduate program will also be considered.
• All applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with 2 years’ driving experience. A clean drivers abstract must be provided at time of hiring. 
• The ability to drive a large field truck is required; trailer experience would be an asset.

 

Remuneration: $17.48 - $21.69 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay. (Classification – Student Research Assistant l).                           

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.                  

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What we offer

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two. 

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Health and safety

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

 

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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