Research Assistant

1 month ago

Olds, Canada Olds College Full time

**About Olds College of Agriculture and Technology**

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been offering quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our regular programming, continued education, and online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

At Olds College we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Olds College provides quality education in an environment that is designed to promote academic excellence and student success. There are many reasons to join Olds College and build a meaningful career in a community that is innovative, diverse and welcoming. Everything we do at Olds College is done to advance all aspects of the agriculture and agri-food community. All of our programs and actions align to our social purpose, “Transforming agriculture for a better world”. Our mission is to ensure Alberta's agriculture community has the talent, knowledge, and thought leadership to lead globally.

**The Opportunity**: NOTE: Temporary from May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025**
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement” Job Classification: Clerk I_

The Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is the scientifically acclaimed applied research division of Olds College. OCCI works with industry partners, other research organizations, and the College’s Smart Ag Ecosystem to define and execute applied research projects. OCCI’s goal is to accelerate the development and adoption of agricultural technologies and practices to improve productivity and sustainability of food production. OCCI’s current focus is on broadacre, dryland crop production, beef production, and sheep production with a focus on integrating technology and utilizing data for better management decisions.

The OCCI research assistant(s) will provide support for a variety of project activities in crop production, environmental stewardship, livestock production, and smart ag/digital ag. Throughout the employment term, employees may work on a variety of projects. The employees will work closely with the team at OCCI, faculty experts, and the Olds College Smart Farm staff, and other internal and external stakeholders. Employees are accountable to the College’s research policies and procedures as well as the code of conduct.

The **smart ag/digital ag research** team will be engaged in a variety of activities that may include: precision broad acre seeding, spraying, spreading, harvest activities, in field activities such as crop/environmental sensing equipment monitoring and maintenance, crop scouting activities like disease assessment and crop staging, general observational & digital data collection, literature reviews, knowledge transfer, and project report writing collaboration.

The **crop production research** team will be engaged primarily in small plot field, greenhouse and laboratory research. Under supervision, work may include field preparation, research study set up, seeding, weeding, watering, sampling, data collection (including photos), measurements, data entry and presentation of research findings to colleagues.

The **environmental stewardship research** team will be engaged primarily in water quality monitoring, research and management of industrial stormwater ponds. Potential opportunities may include agri-voltaics research.

The **livestock research** team will be engaged in applied research activities related to production, animal health and welfare, and environmental sustainability. Specifically, innovative technologies and management practices will be explored to answer important, industry-relevant research questions within beef cattle and sheep production systems.

**Key Job Functions for all research teams**:

- Assist with the coordination of day-to-day operations of research activities
- Support project activities including field work, laboratory studies, and literature reviews
- Support data collection, data entry, data management, and reporting for assigned projects and activities
- Assist and contribute to communication and outreach activities including lunch ‘n learn presentations, tours and field days and participation in the college’s annual educational expo “AgSmart”
- Acts ethically, openly, honestly, and respectfully to build and maintain an environment of trust, safety, and well-being.
- Actively promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout the campus and our communities and serves as a real ally to all.

**Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required for all research teams**:

- Required post-secondary education and two years’ experience in agriculture, environmental sciences, or related field
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Familiarity with agriculture technologies and experience in

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