Seasonal Forest Research Field Assistant
| Company | University of Alberta, Ecosystem-based Management Lab |
|---|---|
| Location | Based in Edmonton, position requires travel to field sites around Alberta. |
| Published | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Closing | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Category | Student Job Board or Student Volunteer Opportunity |
| Attachment | Field Assistant Job Posting.pdf |
The Ecosystem-based Management Lab at University of Alberta is hiring summer field assistants to work on various forest research projects! (See attachment for details about specific jobs).
Temporary position running approximately mid-April through August (start and end dates flexible). Opportunities to work on various graduate research projects and travel throughout Alberta for field work. Field accommodations and travel to and from field sites provided, occasional camping may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in the field for up to 10 days at a time.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in difficult conditions, including inclement
weather, extreme heat, uneven terrain, and nuisance insects. - Ability and willingness to carry heavy backpacks and field equipment on uneven terrain.
- Valid, non-graduated class 5 driver’s license issued in Canada or the United States, and
comfortable driving a truck. - Authorization to work in Canada. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens between 18
and 30 years of age, due to Canada summer jobs funding.
Desired Qualifications:
- Interest in forestry, ecology, natural resources, or related fields.
- Experience conducting fieldwork in forestry or other natural resource fields.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to precisely follow written protocol.
- Willingness to do defensive drivers training, a training session offered on campus as part
of the onboarding process (2 hours). - Pursuing or holding a degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field.
- First aid certification preferred.
To apply, please send resume, cover letter describing your interest, experiences, and qualifications, and contact information for 2-3 references as a PDF document to [email protected]
Please submit applications by Sunday, March 30, 2025. You may reach out to the email above with any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Equity and Diversity:
In the Ecosystem-based Management Lab, we seek to create an inclusive culture that embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2SI+, and individuals of historically marginalized communities.