Field Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Peace River, Canada NAIT Full time

Welcome to our team of passionate researchers at the Centre for Boreal Research (CBR)

About NAIT

As a leader in polytechnic education, NAIT is proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years.

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion. Our community reflects shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

With a flexible work environment, we enable staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the role's nature. Remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

Salary and Benefits

Our Student Research Assistant I position offers a competitive salary of $17.48 - $21.69 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holidays and vacation accrual. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a monthly living allowance of $600.00.

This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Job Description

The Field Research Associate - Forest Ecology position involves assisting researchers in the establishment and monitoring of research sites across various topics including forest reclamation, post-harvest reforestation, and forest management research.

  • Assist researchers in plot layout, seedling planting, soil and vegetation sampling and identification, plant growth and physiological measurements as well as larger tree measurements in forest stands.
  • Routine plant care in greenhouse setting; preparing fertilizer mixes, watering plants, clean-up of greenhouse space.
  • Laboratory work such as root washing, weighing biomass and soil samples.
  • Data entry and assistance with technical reporting.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:

  • A strong attention to detail – collecting scientific data requires mental diligence and the ability to do routine work for several hours or days.
  • Experience driving 4WD trucks on gravel roads.
  • Vegetation identification training (and experience).
  • Physical fitness as this position requires extensive outdoor work on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Experience operating trailers and all-terrain vehicles (not compulsory).

Qualifications include being enrolled (or recently graduated) in a diploma or BSc program in Forestry or Biology. College students will be given preference with respect to funding for some of these positions but both college and university students will be considered.

A Class 5 license with a clean driver's abstract is required. Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate



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