Temporary Research Assistant Clerk

**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 Olds College Centre for Innovation**
- Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is the applied research division of Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with a focus on agriculture and smart ag technology. Industry partners connect with OCCI for support in the development and testing of innovative products in core areas: crop production, livestock production, environmental stewardship, cereal breeding and technology integration.

**The Opportunity** - Research Assistant Clerks provide support for a variety of project activities in crop production and agricultural technology integration. Research assistants work closely with the team at OCCI, faculty experts, and the Olds College Smart Farm staff on a variety of projects and focus on data management, analytics, and reporting. Research assistants are accountable to the research policies and procedures of Olds College.

**Key Job Functions**:

- Assist with the coordination of day to day operations of research activities and data collection in agricultural technology integration
- Lead project activities related to data collection, data entry, data management, and reporting for assigned projects and activities
- Assist and contribute to communication and outreach activities such as lunch ‘n learn presentations, tours and field days

***Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required**:

- At least two years of post-secondary education in agriculture, environmental sciences, or related field (a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered)
- At least two years of relevant experience in a work environment (outside of school)
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Effective communication skills
- Experience with agricultural research and data collection would be considered an asset
- Physically fit, organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work under mínimal supervision in a dynamic environment
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license

**Confidentiality, Information, and Intellectual Property**:
The employee will keep any confidential information in strict confidence and shall not use it for any purpose other than for the purpose of conducting his/her work for Olds College. The employee will not disclose confidential information unless it is required for the purpose of conducting the work and only to those associates who have a need to know it or if it is required by law to disclose it.

Ownership of any work, information, records, or materials regardless of form and including the right to any copyright, patent, industrial design process or trademark acquired or produced under this contract, or provided by Olds College for use by the employee is the property of Olds College.

**Health and Safety**:
The employee is responsible for being aware of health and safety responsibilities and expectations as outlined in college policy, departmental and area procedures, and provincial legislation. The employee will attend training as required by the supervisors and conduct work in a manner that protects the health and safety of themselves and others. The employee will report health and/or safety concerns or hazards to the supervisor of the Health and Safety Committee.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Current criminal reference check that is free of any offenses.
- Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the key job functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It is not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements and, as such, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the research manager.