Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Ubc Full time

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator
Wild & Immersive | Research Facilitation and Support | University Research Forest
18 CAD Hourly
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The Malcolm Knapp Research Forest's Wild & Immersive program is searching for a Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator. The Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator is responsible for leading and facilitating Wild & Immersive's outdoor programs and supports the development of the Wild & Immersive program within the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. The Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator utilizes their knowledge of procedures to complete complex tasks and supports general project logistic, working closely with the Wild & Immersive Coordinator. The Outdoor Educator is a qualified and highly motivated individual.
Under the supervision of the Wild & Immersive Coordinator and the Field Education Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with all Wild & Immersive team members, as well as MKRF administrative staff.
Works closely with Wild & Immersive senior staff and performs duties that will contribute to the overall success and growth of the program.

Assists with the development of content for Wild & Immersive programs.

Creates new programs based on prior knowledge and education. Comes up with future program ideas based on prior knowledge, research and assessment of program needs, community needs and demographics.

Researches, coordinates and performs content development and activity design for events in support of Wild & Immersive program growth.

Assists with the training of the Wild & Immersive team and lower level staff.

Performs other related duties as required based on the needs of the program and analysis of the program.
This position will require physical activity and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Incorrect decisions will directly affect the University's and department's reputation with government authorities, community and faculty, staff and students and general public and could require intervention by supervisory and or senior management.
This position will receive supervision from the Wild & Immersive Coordinator and Field Education Manager.
This position may supervise junior and lower level members of the Wild & Immersive team.
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Past engagement in youth programming and community education.

Experience working with groups, specifically children.

Insight into outdoor education needs and community involvement.

Strong understanding of British Columbia's ecology.

Current Remote First Aid Certificate.

Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract (class 4 considered an asset).

Outdoor skills certifications considered an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with children. Original job Research Assistant and Outdoor Educator posted on GrabJobs .


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