Instructional Assistant, Horticulture

7 months ago


Olds, Canada Olds College Full time

**About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology**

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

**About the School of Life Science & Business**

The School of Life Science & Business provides dynamic high-tech, hands-on learning opportunities in support of animal health, business and horticulture. The School is also home to the National Meat Training Centre and the Olds College Botanic Gardens. A variety of certificates, diplomas and applied degrees are granted from the School of Life Science & Business. Fields of study offered within the School of Life Science & Business are: Animal Health, Business, Equine, Horticulture, and the National Meat Training Centre.

**The Opportunity - Instructional Assistant, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Turfgrass Management - temporary full-time**

Olds College School of Life Science and Business has a temporary Instructional Assistant opportunity in the Horticulture, Arboriculture and Turfgrass Management programs.

**Key Job Functions**:

- Assist and support instructors and students in the classroom and hands-on instruction in a variety of courses in the Horticulture, Arboriculture and Turfgrass Management programming group.
- Support the delivery of Instruction by:

- Ordering, purchasing, inventory update of materials and supplies for assigned classes
- Co-ordinate and/or carry out the collection, preparation of materials/supplies required for instruction
- Assist in set up and take down of labs
- Development of Lab Guides as resources for courses
- Maintain materials for student study purposes
- Provide in-class and lab assistance, not involving instruction
- In consultation with the Associate Dean, the Instructional Assistant may assist in exam and practical lab assessment monitoring where the method and volume may be too large for the instructor alone
- Participate as a member of Instructional Support Teams and other College groups/ teams
- Plays a key role in ensuring the safety of students in a variety of situations
- Provide assistance to students in daily course activities and discussions within assigned programs.
- Assist with College events, promotion/recruiting activities as requested
- Meets and communicates frequently with Associate Dean regarding task, project and workload priorities

**Education, Experience, Skills & Qualifications**:

- Relevant post secondary training with a minimum of 3 years experience in the horticulture and/or arboriculture industry.
- Proven capability for collaborative partnership development and teamwork
- Adept communication and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to use technology including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and the internet.
- A willingness to learn and/or maintain current knowledge of relevant technology is required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization and time management skills as well as an eye for detail.
- Must be able to process and compile information with a strong degree of accuracy.
- Presents a positive, professional image and possesses strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
- Displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions


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