Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Technician - Conservation Decisions Department Research | Tara Martin Lab | Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry Compensation Range $4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly Posting End Date October 14, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 31, 2026 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Research Technician will support the Conservation Decisions Lab in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, UBC. The role includes conducting literature reviews, compiling ecological and spatial data, and assisting with data elicitation, analysis, and interpretation. The technician will also contribute to reports and publications and support the planning and delivery of multi-day workshops in Alberta. The position is based off-site (Calgary and Salt Spring Island) with occasional travel to UBC Vancouver for team meetings. This is part-time position with the possibility to be full time in the future. Organizational Status The Research Technician reports to Professor Tara Martin and is not responsible for any supervision. Work Performed Research Duties: Undertake literature reviews for all species and ecosystems included in the decision analysis Identify and collate ecological and spatial data on species threats, species distributions and management actions and develop excel database and produce summary statistics Assist with data elicitation, data management and summary statistics Assist with data analysis and interpretation Assist with paper and report writing and publication process. Compile background information and literature for decision analyses, including species, ecosystems, threats, and management strategies. Assist with planning and logistics for multi-day workshops in Alberta that support collaborative threat management with Indigenous and local knowledge. Develop workshop materials, engagement tools, communication resources, and follow-up documents. Consequence of Error/Judgement Work is assessed on an ongoing basis by supervisor. Opportunities for training will be sought to enhance skills in all areas. Consequences of data mismanagement would be delays in producing scientific papers and reports that are expected by funding bodies and stakeholders. Supervision Received Employee will be supervised by Professor Tara Martin and work directly with Research Fellow, Dr Abbey Camaclang. Supervision Given The Research Technician may distribute work assignments to students and initiate new students into routines procedures and operation of equipment. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications - Completed a Master’s degree in biological/forest sciences, preferred with focus on conservation science and management. - Proficient in writing, data management and undertaking summary statistical analyses Experience working in Conservation Science The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
