Rare Plant Ecologist Vegreville/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) is part of Albertas research and innovation system and is helping build healthy, sustainable businesses in the province. Through a suite of programs and services for entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and investors, Tech Futures is a one-stop shop that provides technical services and funding support to facilitate the commercialization of technologies, to develop new-knowledge based industry clusters and to establish an entrepreneurial-based culture in Alberta.
The Environment and Carbon Management Division of AITF works with industry and government to develop, test and deploy new technologies and process that will help build commerce in Alberta while reducing environmental impacts. Ecosystem Management (EM) develops methods to balance industrial development and ecosystems health. EM works collaboratively with Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring institute (ABMI). ABMI is an arms-length, value-neutral scientific organization that measures and reports on the health of Albertas biodiversity. This position is responsible for developing and testing monitoring methods for assessing the status and trends for rare plant species in Alberta. In addition, this position will be part of a collaborative team, including staff from AITF and ABMI, to develop and complete monitoring and research projects. The successful candidate will be involved in study design, data collection and field work; however the focus will be on research and monitoring project development and summarizing, analyzing and interpreting data on a variety of plant species and habitat features. Integrating this data with information from other sources and applying the results to support public policy, natural resource management and environmental stewardship across Alberta will also be required. Candidates require a post graduate degree in plant ecology or a related discipline (Ph.D. preferred) with relevant experience in resource management and uncommon and listed plant species in Alberta and some background in community ecology. GIS skills would be an asset. The individual must be able to work and conduct research independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and statistical skills and must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate also requires a valid drivers license. Candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. This position offers a comprehensive benefit package in a stimulating work environment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a temporary position with a very good possibility of extension. The successful candidate will spend half of their time at AITF in Vegreville and half of their time at ABMI in Edmonton. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. If you are interested in the challenge of contributing to our growth, please submit your resume (Word format preferred) to Competition #2321 http://www.albertatechfutures.ca/Careers/CurrentOpportunities.aspx ALBERTA INNOVATES TECHNOLOGY FUTURES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST, HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
