Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for over 40 years. The Research and Extension Assistant 1 will support applied research projects and extension programs under the supervision of the Research and Extension Program Manager and research associate(s).
Responsibilities
- Assist in research and extension projects
- Assist in the preparation of reports and other documents as required
- Attend research and extension team meetings and stakeholder meetings as required
- Provide support to KPU Farm Schools and other extension events as required
- Any other duties as assigned
Skills
- An interest in learning more about British Columbia's food systems
- An interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
- Ability to use basic office technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office) effectively and to adapt to new technologies that may be introduced
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member
- Positive, professional, and collaborative attitude and demeanor
- Class 5 driver's license is an asset
- Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from research and extension sites is an asset
- Preferably studying or had relevant work experience in agriculture, policy studies, accounting, economics, horticulture, environmental protection, or related fields
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Healthcare spending account
- Generous vacation package
- Defined pension plan
- Parenthood top-up
- Sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Professional development days
- Tuition waiver
- Inhouse training & development
- Inter-campus transportation
Company Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a school. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.kpu.ca/.