Research Associate (Temporary)

About Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

At Olds College of Agriculture and Technology we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Olds College provides quality education in an environment that is designed to promote academic excellence and student success. There are many reasons to join Olds College and build a meaningful career in a community that is innovative, diverse and welcoming.

The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position is for a six-month term. The aforementioned position will be responsible for leading and fulfilling Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI’s) contractual obligations to an industrial development corporation. Terms of the contractual agreement state that OCCI will develop a conceptual plan for an applied research program focused on naturalized remediation systems for stormwater management. In developing the plan, this position will consult with water quality specialists at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, as well as specialists in other organizations.

Key Job Functions:

• Develop a conceptual plan of an outdoor applied research program for stormwater quality remediation in a commercial business park.
• Establish a network of consultants, including surface water quality remediation experts within Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, and externally, at other post-secondary institutions or private organizations.
• Apply project management principles towards the completion of a conceptual plan for an applied research facility
• Complete a report detailing the conceptual plan, and make recommendations to direct the implementation of the plan, its associated work breakdown structure, associated equipment and costs, risk identification and mitigation, among other specifications.
• Identify applied research and education opportunities to be conducted at this facility.
• Engage in monthly progress update meetings with the industrial development corporation, as well as a final meeting to present the report to the client.

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biological Science, or a related field of study from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Ten years of professional experience related to planning, designing, and conducting applied research in surface water quality remediation would be considered in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
• Evidence of project management training, and proof of application.
• Designation as a bona fide professional engineer (P.Eng.) or engineer-in-training (E.I.T.), professional agrologist (P.Ag.) or agrologist-in-training (A.I.T.), professional biologist (P.Bio.) or biologist-in-training (B.I.T.), is desirable.
• Evidence of research experience and productivity.

Conditions of Employment:

• Contingent on receipt of a professional reference check.
• Current criminal reference check void of any criminal offenses.
• Must demonstrate professional ethics and respect in the workplace in the conduct of all duties associated with this position, including engagement with college staff, students, and external partners and collaborators.

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. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of OCCI management.

We thank all individuals for their interest in this position. We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process. At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.