| Type of position |
Research Manager at Applied Research Association |
| Employer |
North Peace Applied Research Association |
| Description of Employer |
The North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) is a non-profit, producer-driven organization that conducts applied agricultural research and extension in the North Peace region. Furthermore, our mission is to serve farmers within the county of Northern Lights and the M.D of the Peace #135, and to meet the special needs that results from our unique climatic, geographic and soil conditions. Our organization has a strong focus on studying and promoting regenerative agricultural practices. |
| Location |
Manning, Alberta, Canada |
| Salary |
70-90K a year |
| Closing date of competition |
October 13, 2023 |
| Date position available |
January 8, 2023 |
| Description of duties |
What you will do:
• Oversee and coordinate agricultural research and extension projects and activities according to policy set by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for ensuring the annual publication of all research results and activities of the Association.
• Responsible for administration details of planning meetings, seminars, tours, promotional materials.
• Maintain liaison with related agencies (government and private).
• Organize, attend, and provide all required information to the Board and/or Committee meetings.
• Provide direction and supervision of all permanent and seasonal staff.
• Provide an activity report to directors at all board meetings.
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| Qualifications sought |
What you will bring:
• Practical working knowledge of agriculture and environmental best management practices in western Canada
• Ability to use word processing software efficiently, specifically MS Office. But also, Adobe Products (ex. Lightroom, Acrobat Pro), Eventbrite, video editing software and Canva.
• Ability to write funding proposals (i.e., grants) for research and extension.
• Motivated to excel both in a team environment and independently.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Environmental or agriculture science degree (B.Sc) and/or Master’s degree (M.Sc) in such fields, combined with experience will be given preference.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
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| Contact for additional information |
[email protected] |
| Application procedure |
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| Submit what |
resume |
| Submit to |
email, website |
| Additional Information |
? Location: Manning, Alberta.
? Salary: 70-90K plus health benefits, commensurate on experience
? Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hrs/week
? Start date: As soon as possible (1 vacancy) |
