Research Extension
2 months ago
**NOTE: This is a temporary position ending November 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension.**
This position has two main focuses. The first is transferring the knowledge gained through applied research to stakeholders including industry, business, practitioners, regulators and all Albertans. The second is engaging with stakeholders, including northern and Indigenous communities, in skill development and capacity building to support reclamation, restoration, reforestation and related environmental services in Alberta.
Please note this is a temporary position with the possibility of extension. This position is located at the NAIT Centre for Boreal Research in Peace River, Alberta. Peace River is a vibrant community of approximately 6,700 people in the heart of the Boreal Forest of Northwest Alberta. It offers a variety of urban amenities but with a small-town feel
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Organizing and coordinating workshops, seminars, and tours for industry, business, practitioners, and regulators.
- Engagement with northern and Indigenous communities to support training and business development in the natural resource sciences.
- Writing applied research-related technical notes and develop technical videos of value to practitioners.
- Promoting research extension through website and other multi-media and distance delivery technologies
- Contributing to proposals to secure long term funding in support of research extension and forest education.
- Supervision of one or two additional REE staff and seasonal staff
- Develop a business plan and annual work plans based on CBR and partner priorities
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor Degree in natural or biological science required
- Experience in community out reach and/or education required
- Experience with conveying scientific theories, practices and findings to layman required.
- Knowledge and experience working with northern and aboriginal communities preferred
**Remuneration**:$61,081.28 - $81,857.10 annually plus comprehensive benefits** **(Classification - Research Officer I)
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement_
**About NAIT**
At NAIT, people matter.
We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 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.
**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**
NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.
**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)
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